Technologies

COVID-19 Technology

Title:

Paper strip based testing assay

Area:

Life Sciences & Biotechnology, COVID-19 Technology

Focus Area:

Diagnostics kit development for COVID-19

Technology Readiness Index:

Currently testing

Brief Description

Description :

Researchers have come up with an indigenous testing kit based on CRISPR technology. Designed a paper strip-based testing assay and is very low cost, can detect the viral RNA of the SARS-Cov-2 which can detect the virus within an hour. The method is very adaptable and cost effective. The test does not need dedicated machinery or specialised skill.

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