CRISPR-Based Diagnostic Technology Rapidly Detects Different COVID Variants
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
The mCARMEN platform is being used during the Omicron surge to help guide public health efforts in Massachusetts
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CRISPR-Based Diagnostic Chips Perform Thousands of Simultaneous Tests to Detect Viruses
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
The diagnostic platform CARMEN combines microfluidics with the CRISPR-based detection technology SHERLOCK, and could one day be used for public health efforts
New Disease Surveillance Tool Helps Detect Any Human Virus
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Computational method helps scientists examine microbes at a larger, more comprehensive scale than previously possible
Researchers Predict Risk for Common Deadly Diseases from Millions of Genetic Variants
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Through this "polygenic risk scoring," researchers can identify people at high risk for disease, even if they don't present other warning signs