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flag UBC researchers develop low-cost, portable microplastic detector using fluorescent labeling.

flag Researchers at UBC have developed a low-cost, portable tool that can accurately detect microplastics in everyday items within minutes. flag The device, paired with an app, uses fluorescent labeling to detect plastic particles as small as 50 nanometers. flag It costs only 1.5 cents per test and can help protect human health and ecosystems from the threat of microplastics and nanoplastics. flag The tool works with a smartphone or other mobile device, requires a tiny liquid sample, and could encourage a shift towards biodegradable materials and reducing plastic ingestion risks.

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