Biology
Cell-Free Protein Synthesis for Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Quick fact
Freeze-dried cell-free protein synthesis systems can be stored at room temperature for months and activated simply by adding water, making them ideal for field diagnostics.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a pregnancy test that could also detect Ebola, Zika, or even contaminated water. What if the key ingredients were not living cells, but just their extracted 'machinery'?