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NRI scientist develops test that visually detects COVID-19 in 10 mins
Updated On: 31 May, 2020 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine developed the test that uses a simple assay containing plasmonic gold nanoparticles to detect a colour change when the virus is present
A laboratory staff member handles blood samples for COVID-19 screening tests at the LPA medical analysis laboratory in Besancon, eastern France. Pic/AFP
A team of US scientists led by an Indian-origin researcher has developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of coronavirus in 10 minutes.
A team of #US scientists led by an #Indian-origin researcher has developed an experimental diagnostic test for #COVID19 that can visually detect the presence of #coronavirus in 10 minutes.#COVID_19 pic.twitter.com/r9qVw849bk
— IANS Tweets (@ians_india) May 30, 2020
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine developed the test that uses a simple assay containing plasmonic gold nanoparticles to detect a colour change when the virus is present. The test does not require the use of any advanced laboratory techniques, such as those commonly used to amplify DNA, for analysis.
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