A Lab the Size of a Postage Stamp

Discover a revolutionary approach to disease diagnosis in this 16-minute TED talk by George Whitesides. Learn about an innovative, cost-effective alternative to traditional lab tests that can be manufactured at virtually zero cost. Explore the potential of paper-based diagnostic tools, including pregnancy tests and fever detection methods. Understand the simplicity and effectiveness of this postage stamp-sized lab, its applications in resource-limited regions, and its impact on future healthcare workers. Delve into the development process, from wax printing to advanced devices, and grasp how this ingenious solution could transform global healthcare accessibility.

Intro
Lab
Approach
Why paper
Pregnancy tests
Wax printer
Fever of on origin
A typical test
The future healthcare worker
Useful information
Advanced devices
Eggbeater
spectrophotometer
simplicity