Synthetic receptor spots amphetamines speedily
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Jamie Durrani2017-09-29T14:07:00
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Portable drug-detection device can send results directly to a smartphone
Amphetamines can now be detected quickly and easily in a urine sample using a new device that has a synthetic receptor that can bind amphetamine-like molecules. The portable sensor could enable on-site testing, and can even send results straight to a smartphone.