These lollipops could ‘sweeten’ diagnostic testing for kids and adults alike (IMAGE)

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These lollipops could ‘sweeten’ diagnostic testing for kids and adults alike

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CandyCollect, pictured here, could replace throat swabs to diagnose respiratory illnesses, including strep throat.

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Adapted from Analytical Chemistry, 2023, DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c00462

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