11/29/2008 News For: Chip InsuranceanseBlood testing chip could revolutionise medicine Sylvie Barak the Inquirer , Thursday 27 November 2008. 12:09:00 Just a little prick BOFFINS AT THE California Institute of Technology Caltech have developed a 'barcode chip' which is able to analyse concentrations of dozens of proteins in just a pinprick's worth of blood in under 10 minutes. The technology could potentially revolutionise diagnostic medical testing and offer patients ... 'Barcode Chip' For Cheap, Fast Blood Tests Developed A new "barcode chip" promises to revolutionize diagnostic medical testing. In less than 10 minutes, and using just a pinprick's worth of blood, the chip can measure the concentrations of dozens of proteins, including those that herald the presence of diseases like cancer and heart disease. Health centers need, offer help Community Health Centers, Inc. is wishing for cash, children's books -- and a new parking lot. The health centers help provide medical care to the uninsured and others. |




