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Virus-Detecting "Lab On a Chip" Developed At BYU
natharward writes "A new development in nano-level diagnostic tests has been applied as a lab on a chip that successfully screened viruses entirely by their size. The chip's traps are size-specific, which means even tiny concentrations of viruses or other particles won't escape detection. For medicine, this development is promising for future lab diagnostics that could detect viruses before symptoms kick in and damage begins, well ahead of when traditional lab tests are able to catch them. Aaron Hawkins, the BYU professor leading the work, says his team is now gearing up to make chips with multiple, progressively smaller slots, so that a single sample can be used to screen for particles of varying sizes. One could fairly simply determine which proteins or viruses are present based on which walls have particles stacked against them. After this is developed, Hawkins says, 'If we decided to make these things in high volume, I think within a year it could be ready.'"
So long motherfucking shitball. It's time you got flushed.
It's a wonder how those Mormons can juggle their child brides and offspring and still be able to innovate.
...and y'all say that nerds never get any. Hmmph!
If you had sex with a nigger, you have it.
But can the chip detect a virus after it has evolved into a different strain? Considering their creationist views i doubt it.
If you're looking for a fag disease like AIDS it would probably have to run Linux.