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CRISPR-Based Biosensors for Point-of-Care Diagnostics

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The CRISPR-based diagnostic SHERLOCK was used to detect Zika virus in less than an hour, and can distinguish between closely related viruses like Zika and Dengue.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a test that can detect a virus in a drop of blood within 20 minutes, without needing a lab. CRISPR-based biosensors are turning this into reality, using the same molecular tools that edit genes to spot disease with remarkable precision.