Selfies to self-diagnosis: Algorithm 'amps up' smartphones to diagnose disease
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 10:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Smartphones aren't just for selfies anymore. A novel cell phone imaging algorithm can now analyze assays typically evaluated via spectroscopy, a powerful device used in scientific research. Researchers analyzed more than 10,000 images and found that their method consistently outperformed existing algorithms under a wide range of operating field conditions. This technique reduces the need for bulky equipment and increases the precision of quantitative results.