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| − | + | Our design is an alternative solution for detecting the presence of H3N2 virus using DNA 3-dimensional nanostructure as the diagnostic device. | |
| + | Currently, there are a few conventional methods to detect H3N2 virus, including real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and rapid influenza antigen test. Yet, they have various drawbacks, such as long duration, high cost, not stable, low sensitivity and often false negative result may be rendered. | ||
| + | Our DNA nanostructure is formed from eight DNA oligos. This device has the ability to detect RNA of H3N2 virus. Compared to current methods, this diagnostic method is more stable and cheaper because it does not involved any antibody. Chemicals used for detection is cheap and easy to store, which makes our diagnosis more feasible for public use. | ||
| + | Hence, in this project we are not only to demonstrate the possibility in using DNA nanotechnology for diagnosis, we would like to provide a faster, cheaper yet a more specific and precise detection method to check for H3N2 virus. | ||
Revision as of 12:08, 1 November 2017
Applied Design
Our design is an alternative solution for detecting the presence of H3N2 virus using DNA 3-dimensional nanostructure as the diagnostic device. Currently, there are a few conventional methods to detect H3N2 virus, including real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and rapid influenza antigen test. Yet, they have various drawbacks, such as long duration, high cost, not stable, low sensitivity and often false negative result may be rendered. Our DNA nanostructure is formed from eight DNA oligos. This device has the ability to detect RNA of H3N2 virus. Compared to current methods, this diagnostic method is more stable and cheaper because it does not involved any antibody. Chemicals used for detection is cheap and easy to store, which makes our diagnosis more feasible for public use. Hence, in this project we are not only to demonstrate the possibility in using DNA nanotechnology for diagnosis, we would like to provide a faster, cheaper yet a more specific and precise detection method to check for H3N2 virus.
