Janus particles enable highly precise measurements in microfluidic devices
Coronavirus
Tohoku University Sep 20 2024 The importance of testing for diseases was thrust into the limelight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have undergone a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) or ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test within the past four years. Yet these forms of testing are far from perfect. They require large sample volumes, involve complex procedures, and even pose a risk of exposing the tester to the virus. Now, a group of researchers has developed a new quantitative
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