Nature

A colorimetric reverse-transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification method targeting the L452R mutation to detect the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2

The rapid spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has triggered global difficulties for both individuals and economies, with new variants continuing to emerge. The Delta ...
News Medical

RT-LAMP coupled solid-state nanopores for SARS-CoV-2 detection

In a recent Biosensors and Bioelectronics study, the researchers discuss a highly sensitive, specific, and rapid severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection platform by ...
Nature

Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for identification of Australian Plague Locust (APL), Chortoicetes terminifera (Walker, 1870)

In the current study we develop and test a new LAMP assay to enable quick molecular diagnosis of APL, Chortoicetes terminifera. The primary aims of the current study were to: develop and optimise a ...
Nanowerk

DNA Amplification: Definition, PCR, Isothermal Methods, and Uses

Definition: DNA amplification is the laboratory process of making many copies of a selected DNA sequence from a very small starting amount. It allows DNA that would otherwise be too scarce to detect ...
BioTechniques

A novel method of isothermal amplification for faster detection of nucleic acids

A novel method for isothermal amplification of nucleic acids has been developed by researchers from Xuchang University (Xuchang, China). The method could be used for detection of pathogens. A novel ...