Tag: enzymes


  • Flu-Detecting Chewing Gum: A Taste-Based Diagnostic Breakthrough

    Flu-Detecting Chewing Gum: A Taste-Based Diagnostic Breakthrough

    Overview: A New Approach to Flu Screening A recent study published in ACS Central Science outlines a bold step toward non-invasive flu diagnostics. Researchers have designed a chewable sensor that could, in the future, replace nasal swabs with a simple gum or tablet. The idea hinges on a molecular sensor embedded in a minty-tasting compound…