#4: 30-MINUTE EBOLA TEST
In the near future, diagnosing Ebola—a highly dangerous viral disease—may take as little as 30 minutes and only require a small, battery-powered warmer.
Researchers from Nagasaki University in Japan are collaborating with colleagues from Eiken Chemical to develop an Ebola virus detection kit.
The kit uses short DNA sequences called primers to amplify DNA unique to Ebola. Patient samples turn cloudy if the virus is present, providing a simple visual cue for the virus.
The team is currently exploring industrial collaborations to make their technology available in Ebola-stricken countries.
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