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Initially, these devices were bulky and somewhat ineffective, but recent designs are now small enough to fit into smartphones. The concept resembles a hybrid system—a cyborg integration of biological sensing elements and electronic processing—that can detect and analyze complex odors rapidly and accurately.
The Promise of Diagnostic Smartphones
The vision is clear: imagine smartphones equipped with super-sensitive noses capable of diagnosing diseases at home, early and affordably. The potential is staggering. With hundreds of millions of pockets around the world hosting such diagnostic devices, the ability to detect COVID-19, cancers, or other illnesses could revolutionize healthcare.