24) Foldscope Flashcards
1
Q
What is Foldscope ?
A
It is an affordable microscope that can be made from simple components, including a sheet of paper and lens .
2
Q
What is its cost ?
A
Less than 100rs
3
Q
How is it used ?
A
Upon assembly, this device can hold a specimen slide for observation and then can be viewed via a mobile phone camera attached to it
4
Q
What movement is it a part of ?
A
“Frugal Science Movement” – Making use of cheap and easy tools for scientific use in the developing world
5
Q
Who has developed it ?
A
Manu Prakash
6
Q
Uses of foldscope ?
A
1) Used to diagnose diseases like Oral Health, Monitoring kidney stones etc
2) Can be employed in public healthcare centres for primary diagnosis
3) Can also be used in agriculture to detect various type of microorganisms which affect crops and animals
