Using math and light to detect misshapen red blood cells

Misshapen red blood cells (RBCs) are a sign of serious illnesses, such as malaria and sickle cell anemia. Until recently, the only way to assess whether a person’s RBCs were the correct shape was to look at them individually under a microscope – a time-consuming process for pathologists

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Using math and light to detect misshapen red blood cells