20-Feb-18, Newsweek
A 3-D-printed device that transforms a smartphone into a fully operational microscope could help diagnose diseases in developing countries.
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Researchers from Australia’s Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP) developed the clip-on microscope for use in remote areas, where standard microscopes are impractical or unavailable.
Unlike other smartphone microscopes, CNBP's device requires no external power or light source to function. The technology is also freely available to anyone wishing to use it, through public 3-D printing files.