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An on-the-spot, low-cost diagnostic test for leptospirosis (Weil's disease), a bacterial infection recognised as a neglected disease by the World Health Organization, could save lives in developing countries where there is little or no access to medical pathology laboratories and specialist technicians.

When Ghanaian Abu Yaya wondered why his country imports all of its electroporcelain – a small but crucial component for electrical power transmission – it led to a collaboration with ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ materials scientist Kevin Knowles that might one day result in Ghana being able to reduce its frequent blackouts.