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by Mike Masnick




My Computer Says You Have SARS

from the just-in-case-you-wanted-to-know dept

Some researchers in Singapore say that they've now developed a microchip that can determine, almost immediately, whether or not you have flu, dengue fever or SARS. They say that all three have similar symptoms, and by testing someone's nasal fluid (sounds pleasant) they can tell immediately which of the three it is - and respond accordingly.

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