Combining CRISPR–Cas12a with terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dependent reporter elongation for pathogen detection using lateral flow test strips

CRISPR–Cas (CC)-based detection technologies have some exceptional features, which hold the promise of developing into the nextgeneration diagnostic platforms. One of these features is the ability to trigger non-specific single-stranded DNA/RNA cleavage activity after specific target recognition and Cas enzyme activation. This cleavage activity...

Bright fluorescent nucleic acid detection with CRISPR-Cas12a and poly(thymine) templated copper nanoparticles

Fluorescence-based diagnostic tools are attractive and versatile tests with multiple advantages: ease of use, sensitivity and rapid results. The advent of CRISPR-Cas technology has created new avenues for the development of diagnostic testing tools. In this study, by effectively combining the specific functions of two enzymes, CRISPR-Cas12a and...

Flexible biochips for detection of biomolecules

Miniaturization of biosensors is envisaged by the development of biochips consisting of parallel microarray patterns of binding sites on rigid substrates, such as glass or silicon. Thin plastic substrates are promising flexible alternatives because of the possibility for large-area roll-to-roll manufacturing of disposable chips at lower costs....