Diagnostics for the Developing World: Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices

Andres W. Martinez; Scott T. Phillips; George M M Whitesides; Emanuel Carrilho

doi:10.1021/ac9013989

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Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) are a new class of point-of-care diagnostic devices that are inexpensive, easy to use, and designed specifically for use in developing countries. (To listen to a podcast about this feature, please go to the Analytical Chemistry multimedia page at pubs.acs.org/page/ancham/audio/index.html.)

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