Frugal Innovation in Bioengineering for the Detection of Infectious Diseases

This book introduces readers to the concept of 'frugal innovation' and describes novel low-cost technologies that aid in diagnosing infectious diseases. Rapidly deployable, portable, and affordable diagnostic tools have the potential to tremendously benefit populations in resource-limited settings and improve global health outcomes. Specifically, the book includes the following features: Cutting-Edge Research : Thorough coverage of scientific advances related to frugal bioengineering that have b