I'm thinking of a biological version of . Who is the of RT-PCR? Bio hackers have for years been demonstrating PCR at home; now there's a $1000 kit store.nanoporetech.com/configure-mini that plugs into your USB port. Imagine volunteers discreetly swabbing ER waiting rooms.
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If #covid19 test kids could be developed for cheap at the community level, "citizen scientists" could independently collect data and discover the true scale of an outbreak; and test end-users in their community who are afraid to engage with the healthcare system.
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Absolutely fascinating. Had no idea this was on the horizon.