Sonitpur, Aug. 10 -- A team of researchers from Tezpur University have developed an affordable and portable device to detect Tuberculosis (TB) using a smartphone.

This new tool, developed by Prof Pabitra Nath of the Department of Physics and his team, is specially designed for use in rural and remote areas where advanced medical facilities are not readily available.

The new device stands out because it does not need any chemicals or dyes and uses the natural glow (autofluorescence) of TB bacteria for detection. The device has a built-in heating system to improve test accuracy and can be operated using a smartphone. Most importantly, it is cost-effective, costing under Rs 25,000 and weighing less than 300 grams, making it easily portable...