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10 Things you need to know from the International Zika Summit In Paris
Zika is under researched and the recent spread of the virus has led to new information from researchers all over the world, here are 10 points from the latest conference in Paris:...
About Crowdfunding Science Hopes and Goals
Our mission is to get as close as possible to implementing zika\Dengue\Chikungunya multiplexed diagnostic, getting into the hands of people all around the world, starting with Brazil.When we starte...
Introducing: Dr. Alexander Kumar
Dr Alexander Kumar is a British Medical Doctor and NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow specializing in Infectious Diseases based at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and clinical lead for the #...
We have reached our initial goal! What is next?
The BR-IL-UK rapid ZIKV diagnostic team would like to thank all the backers for their support and vote of confidence. We are deeply moved and excited.We are now receiving the materials and reagents...
The importance of visualizing DNA (and RNA)
The code of all living things and genetic elements is written by what we humans describe as DNA. Nucleic acids are coding life. DNA was first isolated by Friedrich Miescher in 1869...
What is Isothermal Amplification ?
Now that we reached 75%, lets dive into some science. DNA amplification is usually done in the lab by using PCR, Polymerase Chain Reaction. We like how this video explains PCR. PCR requires a ther...
What is Sample Prep ?
In order to sense DNA in the lab, the sample has to go a process known as sample preparation.in this process we isolate the DNA or RNA from the sample into purified water, this allows for further r...
ZIKA, Chikungunya and Dengue
ZIka and Dengue are Flavivirus, infections transmitted by Aedes mosquito vectors. Chikungunya is an Alphavirus that is also carried by Aedes mosquitos. Dengue and Zika utilise complicated mechanis...
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