Origami-Inspired Paper Microscope May Help Save Thousands Of Lives

Allegra Staples
2014-03-19T11:28:40-07:00

At first sight, the Foldscope looks like a hastily assembled children's toy. However look closer and even into it, and you will realize that it is a powerful working microscope - one that can be used to detect dangerous blood-borne diseases like malaria and sleeping sickness, allowing for early treatment and potentially, saving thousands of lives.