Low-Cost, Portable Biotech Tools Improve Access to Bioresearch and Diagnostics

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A University of Toronto-led research team shows that low-cost, portable biotech tools can improve access to research and diagnostics in resource-limited settings. The team combines freeze-dried cell-free systems with adaptable low-cost hardware to produce proteins, diagnostic enzymes, and other bioproducts on site. The study reports successful testing across multiple countries and field locations, with performance comparable to commercial reagents. The work highlights a practical path to reduce dependence on fragile supply chains and expand local biomanufacturing capacity in life sciences.

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