Sound waves create whirlpools to round up tiny signs of disease

Sound waves create whirlpools to round up tiny signs of disease 02/02/2017 11:38 AM EST Mechanical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a tiny whirlpool that can concentrate nanoparticles using nothing but sound. The innovation could gather proteins and other biological structures from blood or urine samples for future diagnostic devices. Full story at http://pratt.duke.edu/about/news/acoustic-whirlpools Source Duke University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111