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Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) – Principle and Applications
Molecular diagnostic testing techniques using nucleic acids were pioneered through polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which is the predominant technique due to its familiarity, sensitivity, and robustness.…
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Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Platforms
The extraction of nucleic acids is the first step in numerous research and clinical applications.1 High-throughput multiplex systems have been introduced for genotyping, gene expression, and…
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Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Development of sequencing techniques Sequencing techniques enable the direct determination of DNA or cDNA molecule sequences. Their speed, scalability, and high throughput have led to…
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Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Detection of Nucleic Acids
Magnetic nanoparticles are characterized of having both magnetic particles and nanoparticles, which refer to particles ranging between 1 and 100 nanometers in diameter that produce a…
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Targeting of Magnetic Nanoparticles in the Central Nervous System
Function of the blood-brain barrier The blood-brain barrier separates brain tissue from the circulation and plays an important role in protecting the brain from pathogens…
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Tracking COVID-19 with wastewater
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has emerged as the most important viral disease of zoonotic origin already…
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COVID-19: what we know about the new variant
The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is a type of coronavirus, a large family of viruses named for the crown-like spikes on their surfaces. SARS-CoV-2…
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Role of Magnetic Nanoparticles in the Detection of COVID-19
The occurrence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has swiftly led to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, with over…
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Top 10 Biotechnology Events in North America to Attend in 2020
If you are interested in learning about new advancements in the biotech industry and grow your professional contacts, here is a list for you! These…