Origami-inspired paper sensor could test for malaria and HIV for less than 10 cents, report chemists
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 20:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Inspired by the paper-folding art of origami, chemists have developed a 3-D paper sensor that may be able to test for diseases such as malaria and HIV for less than 10 cents a pop. The sensors can be printed out on an office printer, and take less than a minute to assemble.