Zika virus
Grifols Obtains CE Mark for Multiplex Molecular Arbovirus Screening Test
The Procleix ArboPlex test detects chikungunya, dengue, West Nile, and Zika viruses in a single-tube reaction using a fully automated nucleic acid amplification system.
The Massachusetts-based startup aims to advance testing for parasitic and viral diseases including Chagas, Zika, and Lyme, and tapeworm and liver fluke infections.
Ultra-Cheap, Sensitive DNA Nanoswitch Tech Developed for SARS-CoV-2 Detection
The method uses standard lab equipment and the nanoswitches can be easily reconfigured and made in large batches at a cost of about $0.01 per reaction.
Startup CRISPR Firm Caspr Biotech Developing COVID Dx Using New Extremophile Bacteria Nuclease
Caspr's assay can be transported at room temperature and performed without complex external equipment, making it ideal for low-resource environments.
Kephera Diagnostics Wins $2M SBIR Grant From NIAID to Develop Zika Virus Antibody Test
The test is aimed at detecting Zika antibodies in a highly specific way that avoids cross-reactivity with the dengue virus, according to the firm.