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New device determines blood type in one minute

Researchers from the National Taiwan University developed a portable device that analyzes a blood drop without electricity and delivers results in one minute.

Field
medicine and diagnostics
What they did
Researchers developed a hand-cranked device that can determine blood type and red blood cell levels in a minute without electricity.
Why it matters
This enables essential blood tests to be performed quickly by first responders in emergency situations far from hospitals, without needing specialized training or power sources.
#blood type#red blood cell#point-of-care#national taiwan university#biosensors and bioelectronics

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