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South Korean Scientists Develop Tear-Based COVID-19 Test, a World First

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize infectious disease testing, South Korean researchers have developed the world’s first platform capable of detecting COVID-19 infection through tears, with a reported sensitivity of approximately 99%. The innovative technology, announced on September 26 by Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, was developed by a team led by [...]

Korea May Soon Use Teardrops to Diagnose Diabetes

SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A team of scientists from KIST (the Korea Institute of Science and Technology) has revealed prototype components of a new device that might ultimately be used to develop a contact lens-like diabetes sensor that would use teardrops to diagnose diabetes. The final product will measure the glucose concentration in [...]