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Description: Over the past two years, you've likely taken a Covid rapid antigen test. A unique, biochemical reaction involving saline, tiny particles of gold, and paper with antibodies, is helping to give us quick and relatively accurate results. Dr. Kate Biberdorf, a chemist and author, explains the chemical process of the at-home tests (while taking one!) to explain exactly how it works. TikTok: @katethechemist Instagram: @katethechemist Twitter: @k8thechemist Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► subscribe.wired.com/subscribe/splits/wired/WIR_YouTube?source=EDT_WIR_YouTube_0_Video_Description_ZZ Follow WIRED: Instagram ►►instagram.com/wired Twitter ►►twitter.com/wired Facebook ►►facebook.com/wired Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: wrd.cm/DailyYT Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture.