'Nano' has reached the medical world and in good time to save lives. Detecting the childhood infection 'respiratory syncytial virus'(RSV) usually takes about 2 to 5 days and by that time the infection could have already spread significantly.
This new use of nanotechnology can detect the presence of RSV in a matter of hours, catching the infection before it has time to spread further and save on medical costs.
"The new, high-tech method uses multi-colored, microscopic fluorescent beads, called quantum dots, which bind to molecular structures that are unique to the virus's coat and the cells that it infects"
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