The Next Byte

225. Detecting Disease Using Menstrual Pads

Episode Summary

In this episode, we explore MenstruAI, a pioneering technology that transforms a standard sanitary towel into a paper-based test strip to detect biomarkers in menstrual blood and discover how this electronic‑free system, paired with a smartphone app, offers users a simple way to monitor signs of inflammation or disease like cancer and endometriosis.

Episode Notes

Sanitary towels morph into test strips

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