COVID-19 is still a relatively new-ish virus, with subvariants emerging almost monthly. But since the lockdown and mask mandate were lifted, researchers have developed several versions of a vaccine. Moreover, scientists are on the verge of identifying a potential long COVID biomarker, which would be the first of its kind discovery. And now, researchers say a cheap, portable test could soon be available. What’s more, it could also detect other serious health conditions.

NasRED (Nanoparticle-Supported Rapid Electronic Detection) is a new diagnostic test developed by researchers at Arizona State University that can identify viral and bacterial infections, including COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS, and Lyme disease, in under 15 minutes.

It’s a simple, portable test that costs $2, uses just a single dr

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