How Does Nanotechnology Enable Point-of-Care Diagnostics?
Point-of-care diagnostics aim to provide immediate results at the site of patient care. Nanotechnology enables the development of portable and easy-to-use diagnostic devices. Lab-on-a-chip technologies integrate multiple laboratory functions on a single chip, allowing for rapid analysis of biological samples. These devices can utilize nanomaterials like silicon nanowires and graphene to detect diseases such as HIV, malaria, and cancer with high sensitivity and specificity.
