While still impressive, the capabilities of early "tricorders," such as the Scanadu and Dr Jansen's tricorder, fall well short of the Star Trek device that inspired them. But new technology to be tested on the International Space Station (ISS) brings the age of instant diagnosis of medical conditions using a portable device a step closer. The Microflow could also make its way into doctor’s offices here on Earth where it might help cut down on the number of follow up visits required after waiting to get results back from the lab... Continue Reading "Real-life tricorder" to be tested on International Space Station
Section: Health and Wellbeing
Tags: Diagnostic devices, International Space Station, Medical, Space, Tricorders
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