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New Microneedle Patch Detects Malaria

The self-applied diagnostic patch provides results in as little as 20 minutes.

A recent Medgadget article noted a new diagnostic tool for malaria. A team of researchers at Rice University has created a microneedle patch that users can apply to their skin to determine if they have malaria. The low-cost technology is usable by just about anyone, and produces results in about 20 minutes. 

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