Miniaturized
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Speeding up quality control for biologics
Nanofluidic device enables rapid testing of protein drugs produced by living cells.
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New technology could offer cheaper, faster food testing
Specialized droplets interact with bacteria and can be analyzed using a smartphone.
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MIT sensor detects spoiled meat
Tiny device could be incorporated into “smart packaging” to improve food safety.
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Chemists design a quantum-dot spectrometer
New instrument is small enough to function within a smartphone, enabling portable light analysis.
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Is your meal really gluten free?
Portable sensor detects trace amounts of gluten in food at restaurants.
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Needles that hit the right mark
New sensor could help anesthesiologists place needles for epidurals and other medical procedures.