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New $1 Test Using Origami Paper Sensors Can Detect Infectious Diseases Like Covid–With Just a Mobile Phone

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A new test using origami paper sensors can help detect infectious diseases, such as SARS-CoV-2 virus, Influenza A , and Influenza B in wastewater.

The method identifies biomarkers in wastewater, enabling rapid tracking of diseases using the camera in a mobile phone.

The new test device could dramatically change how public health measures are directed in any future pandemics.