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Lab on a paper chip.

Source :
New Scientist; 12/13/2008, Vol. 199 Issue 2686, p25-25, 1p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article offers information on a diagnostic device made from paper and sticky tapes. This device has been developed by researcher George M. Whitesides and his colleagues at the Harvard University. For making this device, precise patterns of tiny channels were cut in sheets of paper and were interleaved by with double-sided carpet tape laser-drilled with corresponding patterns of holes. It is stated that this device would revolutionise medical care in developing countries.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
199
Issue :
2686
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
35938080
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0810903105