Biosensor Detects Mosquito-Borne Viruses Faster

Biosensor Detects Mosquito-Borne Viruses Faster
Jul-13-18
A low-cost device able to quickly detect mosquito-borne viruses could offer a much needed early warning system.

Detecting spreading viruses is vital to stopping them, but current technologies to detect mosquito-borne viruses take at least a week for results. In contrast, the prototype biosensor from a team at Purdue University can deliver results in under an hour. The biosensor works via an electrode coated with a high surface-area material that will bind to the RNA or DNA of a virus-infected mosquito sample, altering the surface resistance of the electrode. The amount of that change not only indicates the presence of the virus, but also the type of virus, allowing health agencies to step in sooner.

Biosensor Detects Mosquito-Borne Viruses Faster


More Info about this Invention:

[NEWATLAS.COM]
[PURDUE.EDU]
Next Invention »
Share on      

Add your Comment:

[LOGIN FIRST] if you're already a member.

fields are required.



Note: Your name will appear at the bottom of your comment.