AI Biosciences Adapts Low-Cost 3D Printer Into Sample Prep, Thermal Cycling Device

Jul 11, 2016

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NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – Researchers at AI Biosciences have developed a method to adapt a standard 3D printer into an automated sample prep and molecular detection device.

In a PLoS One study published late last month, the researchers also demonstrated the device could be used to purify and detect DNA- and RNA-based pathogens, including Chlamydia trachomatis and dengue virus.

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