Technology that helps to quickly extract and analyze genetic material could be used for cheap, accurate and mobile COVID-19 testing, including at airports and remote testing centers.
'Dipstick' technology, developed by the University of Queensland's Professor Jimmy Botella and Dr. Michael Mason, allows genetic material to be extracted in as little as 30 seconds, with a full molecular diagnosis in 40 minutes.
"Our tech enables the purification of DNA and RNA nucleic acids from patient samples—a critical step in COVID-19 diagnosis.
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Michael G. Mason et al, Rapid (30-second), equipment-free purification of nucleic acids using easy-to-make dipsticks, Nature Protocols (2020). DOI: 10.1038/s41596-020-0392-7
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