Frugal innovation in bioengineering for the detection of infectious diseases / Arvind K. Chavali, Ramesh Ramji, editors.
2018
R856
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Title
Frugal innovation in bioengineering for the detection of infectious diseases / Arvind K. Chavali, Ramesh Ramji, editors.
ISBN
9783319666471 (electronic book)
3319666479 (electronic book)
9783319666457
3319666479 (electronic book)
9783319666457
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2018.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xv, 119 pages) : illustrations
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-66647-1 doi
Call Number
R856
Dewey Decimal Classification
610.28
Summary
This book introduces readers to the concept of 'frugal innovation' and describes novel low-cost technologies that aid in diagnosing infectious diseases. Rapidly deployable, portable, and affordable diagnostic tools have the potential to tremendously benefit populations in resource-limited settings and improve global health outcomes. Specifically, the book includes the following features: Cutting-Edge Research: Thorough coverage of scientific advances related to frugal bioengineering that have been developed within the last few years. A few examples of technologies covered in detail include low-cost paper-based and CD-based microfluidic diagnostic systems. Industry and Non-Profit Voices: Chapters written by scientists currently working in industry and philanthropic sectors.
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