Endometriosis Test (IMAGE)

Penn State

Endometriosis Test

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Researchers developed a proof-of-concept device capable of detecting a biomarker implicated in endometriosis with unprecedented sensitivity from menstrual blood. The device is similar to a pregnancy test, showing two lines if the biomarker is detected in the sample. 

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Dipanjan Pan/Penn State

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