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New test spots drinks spiked with ‘Devil’s Breath’ in minutes

Portable paper device rapidly detects scopolamine in beverages

Isabel Poves, researcher at the University of the Basque Country-EHU, has developed a microfluidic paper-based device that provides a rapid, reliable and easy way to detect scopolamine and related compounds.

Device detects 'Devil's Breath' in beverages in just 10 minutes

Assault facilitated by drugs such as scopolamine (popularly known as Devil's Breath) is a serious public health and forensic concern. This drug is especially hazardous due to its strong amnesic, sedative and hallucinogenic effects, combined with its lack of color, odor and taste, which prevents it from being detected when ingested. Despite its toxicological importance, there are still few methods available for the rapid onsite detection of scopolamine.

A Device Has Been Developed to Detect 'Devil's Breath' in Beverages in Just 10 Minutes | Newswise

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