A team at Pohang University of Science and Technology in Korea has invented a portable medical kit that can detect various types of cancer and diabetes using a few drops of blood.

The “Digital Bio Disc” looks like a CD player and will allow people to check themselves for diseases without going to the doctor.

“All you need is a few drops of blood and some simple knowledge of cancer and diabetes,” said Professor Yoo Jae-chun. “Just like operating a CD player, you push the button and wait for a result. But this is just for checking, not for treatment.”

A disk-shaped device separates the elements in the blood and sends them to a sensor to check if they match genetic information about stomach cancer, liver cancer, intestine cancer, breast cancer, womb cancer and diabetes-related diseases. People can see the result through the screen about 40 minutes after putting in their blood.

Yoo said he is looking for ways to mass produce. The product has yet to get sanctions from the Korea Food and Drug Administration for sale next year, but the problem will be solved soon, he added.

Via The Korea Times. Image.