The Oxford Times: Hi-tech pill which will collect samples inside the gut is quite science fiction
A fascinating new Oxford Times article highlights the ground-breaking work of Oxford tech startup, BioMe. imgID69331408.jpg.gallery The BioMe team behind the development of a revolutionary pill (from left) Matthias Thurner, Agnieszka Chomka, Soren Thomsen and Patrick Albers stand in front of the Radcliffe Camera The article highlights how "a hi-tech pill being developed by a team of Oxford scientists could revolutionise the way doctors test for some diseases". Further, "with pills expected to cost £2 each, compared to £800 for an endoscopy session, it could herald a breakthrough for the cash-strapped NHS." BioMe was a former finalist at Venturefest's funding event for investor-ready entrepreneurs, Pitchfest, and has also been shortlisted for The Oxford Trust Enterprise Awards 2016. Read more    

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