Adapting Toehold Switches to Detect Zika Virus
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Blog Post
...need for low-cost, field-based diagnostics, our approach could make an impact. Our motivation was underscored.... We also were careful to set up clear tasks for each member of the team to accomplish so that many elements...expertise of the group and yet never hesitated to reach out to the greater research community when we needed...involved in the effort. This inclusive and open approach by all involved definitely contributed to our ...). Using toehold switch-based RNA sensors, our approach uses portions of the pathogen’s genome as unique...portable quantification of diagnostic results. Our approach now detects samples at clinically relevant concentrations...longer-term aim is to advance our programmable approach to other critical needs and to further develop...