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UChicago scientists invent breakthrough device to detect airborne signs of disease

05.21.25 | University of Chicago

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Nature Chemical Engineering

10.1038/s44286-025-00223-9

Experimental study

Not applicable

Airborne biomarker localization engine for open-air point-of-care detection

21-May-2025

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Electron Microscope Image
The scientists designed a surface with microscopic silicon spikes that help droplets form inside the device to be read. Each of the spikes (shown above in an electron microscope image) is about 1/200ththe width of a human hair. Credit: Image courtesy Pengju Li.

Keywords

Chemistry Health and Medicine Materials Science

Article Information

Journal
Nature Chemical Engineering
DOI
10.1038/s44286-025-00223-9
Method of Research
Experimental study
Subject of Research
Not applicable
Article Publication Date
2025-05-21
Article Title
Airborne biomarker localization engine for open-air point-of-care detection

Contact Information

Michael Herbst
University of Chicago
mikeherbst@uchicago.edu

How to Cite This Article

APA:
University of Chicago. (2025, May 21). UChicago scientists invent breakthrough device to detect airborne signs of disease. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/1WR9XZ2L/uchicago-scientists-invent-breakthrough-device-to-detect-airborne-signs-of-disease.html
MLA:
"UChicago scientists invent breakthrough device to detect airborne signs of disease." Brightsurf News, May. 21 2025, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/1WR9XZ2L/uchicago-scientists-invent-breakthrough-device-to-detect-airborne-signs-of-disease.html.