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Startup CRISPR Firm Caspr Biotech Developing COVID Dx Using New Extremophile Bacteria Nuclease

Jul 28, 2020
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Christie Rizk
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NEW YORK – A startup company called Caspr Biotech is aiming to prove the utility of nucleases from extremophile organisms in CRISPR-based diagnostics by developing a testing platform that would be within reach of countries with limited resources.

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