New method combines DNA nanoballs and electronics to enable simple pathogen detection

Date 10th, Sep 2023
Source Phys.org - Scientific News Websites

DESCRIPTION

Researchers at Karolinska Institute have developed a novel method using DNA nanoballs to detect pathogens, aiming to simplify nucleic acid testing and revolutionize pathogen detection. The study's results, published in Science Advances, could pave the way for a straightforward electronic-based test capable of identifying various nucleic acids in diverse scenarios quickly and cheaply.