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Revolutionary nano-chip quickly detects earliest sign of heart attack


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Published in Science and Technology on Monday, January 27th 2025 at 16:42 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is revolutionizing biomedical diagnostics and therapeutics, enabling breakthroughs in biopharmaceuticals, antimicrobial resistance detection, forensic science,

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking development in medical technology: a nano-chip designed to detect the earliest signs of a heart attack. This innovative device, developed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, can identify troponin, a protein released during heart muscle damage, at concentrations as low as 0.1 picograms per milliliter, which is significantly lower than current detection limits. The nano-chip uses gold nanoparticles and a unique detection method involving surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to provide rapid results, potentially within minutes, allowing for quicker medical intervention. This technology could revolutionize emergency cardiac care by enabling early diagnosis, thus improving patient outcomes by reducing the time to treatment. The chip's sensitivity and speed could make it an invaluable tool in ambulances, emergency rooms, and even for at-home monitoring, significantly enhancing the ability to prevent or mitigate the severity of heart attacks.

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