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Rice University

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Rice University mechanical engineer Peter Lillehoj and postdoctoral researcher Xue Jiang have developed a rapid diagnostic for malaria that requires no special equipment or expertise. The device may be used to diagnose diseases through biomarkers in dermal interstitial fluid.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

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