Sensors developed by SMART researchers are capable of detecting pH changes in plant xylem enable farmers to detect drought stress up to 48 hours before visible physical symptoms manifest.
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A new method to detect dehydration in plants
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Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers
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Satellite-based method measures carbon in peat bogs
The technique could enable restoration efforts and doesn’t require labor-intensive onsite sampling.
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Nanotube sensors are capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellin plant hormones
Developed at SMART, the nondestructive nanosensors could have wide applications in agricultural science.
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SMART researchers develop quick test to determine immunity against Covid-19
hedlyTest that measures a person’s antibodies requires a drop of blood and takes just 10 minutes to show results.
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Assay determines the percentage of Omicron, other variants in Covid wastewater
Developed by the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, the assay can provide new details about the type of SARS-CoV-2 circulating in a community.
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Researchers pioneer a new way to detect microbial contamination in cell cultures
An anomaly-detection model developed by SMART utilizes machine learning to quickly detect microbial contamination.
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SMART researchers enable early-stage detection of microbial contamination in cell therapy
Rapid and accurate analytical test method enhances the production of high-quality cell therapy products.
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SMART researchers develop method for early detection of bacterial infection in crops
The Raman spectroscopy-based method enables early detection and quantification of pathogens in plants, to enhance plant disease management.
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New 10-minute test detects Covid-19 immunity
![[SMART] SMART researcher and co-author of the paper Hoi Lok Cheng performs the rapid neutralising antibody test on the lab prototype](https://sense.mit.edu/files/2021/11/SMART-SMART-researcher-and-co-author-of-the-paper-Hoi-Lok-Cheng-performs-the-rapid-neutralising-antibody-test-on-the-lab-prototype.jpg)
Paper-based blood test developed by SMART researchers can rapidly determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies.
