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Diamond_Dog

(41,024 posts)
Tue Jun 29, 2021, 04:40 PM Jun 2021

MIT and Harvard engineers develop face mask that detects COVID-19

Researchers from MIT and Harvard have demonstrated a cutting-edge biosensor technology by developing a face mask that can detect SARS-CoV-2 in a wearer’s breath within just 90 minutes. The sensor technology can be programmed to detect any kind of virus or toxin and is small enough to be integrated into clothing fabrics.

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“We have essentially shrunk an entire diagnostic laboratory down into a small, synthetic biology-based sensor that works with any face mask, and combines the high accuracy of PCR tests with the speed and low cost of antigen tests,” says Nguyen.

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Preliminary tests show the diagnostic face mask delivers highly accurate results, comparable to current PCR tests, the gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 detection. Nguyen notes the face mask is the most market-ready product the wFDCF team has developed so far but the technology offers a huge variety of uses beyond just COVID-19 diagnostics.

“This technology could be incorporated into lab coats for scientists working with hazardous materials or pathogens, scrubs for doctors and nurses, or the uniforms of first responders and military personnel who could be exposed to dangerous pathogens or toxins, such as nerve gas,” says Nina Donghia, a co-author on the new study.

https://newatlas.com/science/face-mask-detects-coronavirus-mit-harvard-biosensor/

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MIT and Harvard engineers develop face mask that detects COVID-19 (Original Post) Diamond_Dog Jun 2021 OP
Fantastic Hekate Jun 2021 #1
Wow I_UndergroundPanther Jun 2021 #2
Science is sexy. nt chowder66 Jun 2021 #3
Right? Once again, smart beyond belief to HELP humans. AllyCat Jun 2021 #13
What? No witch doctors or space lasers? SergeStorms Jun 2021 #4
amazing. barbtries Jun 2021 #5
Science! sarchasm Jun 2021 #6
I love science! ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jun 2021 #7
Except Unvaccinated People With Covid Don't Wear Masks! nt SoCalDavidS Jun 2021 #8
And I thought Covid sniffing dogs were cool. BigmanPigman Jun 2021 #9
Covid sniffing dogs ARE cool! ShazzieB Jun 2021 #11
Superb! Sherman A1 Jun 2021 #10
Wow, this is fantastic! ananda Jun 2021 #12
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2021 #14
What? No Copy & Paste In From One Of Your Private Groups? Jim G. Jun 2021 #15
Lame Yonnie3 Jun 2021 #16
Hey Yonnie, This One's From Under The Bridge Jim G. Jun 2021 #17
Way, way below competent. Yonnie3 Jun 2021 #18
Yeah, Back In The Day Occasionally One With A Little Flair Would Show Up... Jim G. Jun 2021 #19
Post removed Post removed Jun 2021 #20
OMG, they're citing the Bulgarian Pathology Association? greatauntoftriplets Jun 2021 #21

SergeStorms

(20,803 posts)
4. What? No witch doctors or space lasers?
Tue Jun 29, 2021, 06:05 PM
Jun 2021

Don't expect to get a republican to wear anything all "sciencey" and stuff. If it doesn't involve the entrails of a chicken they won't have anything to do with it.

ShazzieB

(22,860 posts)
11. Covid sniffing dogs ARE cool!
Tue Jun 29, 2021, 07:27 PM
Jun 2021

Especially since they don't require compliance from virus scoffing maskholes to work!

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Jim G.

(14,814 posts)
19. Yeah, Back In The Day Occasionally One With A Little Flair Would Show Up...
Tue Jun 29, 2021, 09:23 PM
Jun 2021

But these science deniers & MAGAts are a sorry lot,





Response to Jim G. (Reply #19)

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