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Briefing
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- Treated Cell Capturing Graphene – MIT and National Chiao Tung University researchers treated sheets of graphene oxide by heating at mild temperatures, enabling material to capture specific cells, including DNA and proteins, for further analysis and diagnosis
- Low Cost Diagnostic Devices – Can lead to development of diagnostic devices that cost $5 per piece
- More Effective and Efficient – Isolates cells that are indicators for certain cancers from blood sample twice as effective as untreated graphene oxide, with processs taking 10 minutes without need for refrigeration of samples or incubators
- Mass Production Potential – Compatible with existing large scale manufacturing methods
- Making Healthcare Accessible – Can be used to diagnose diseases in remote areas without access to medical facilities
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, National Chiao Tung University
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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March 3, 2017
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