Despite its prominence in early scientific records, the usefulness of saliva as a respiratory
specimen has been de-emphasised over the past century. However, due to its low cost and …

Colorimetric sensing offers instant reporting via visible signals. Versus labor-intensive and
instrument-dependent detection methods, colorimetric sensors present advantages …

The emergence of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) arose the need for rapid, accurate and
massive virus detection methods to control the spread of infectious diseases. In this work, a …

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to disproportionately affect low-and
middle-income countries, the need for simple, accessible and frequent diagnostic testing …

Saliva has emerged as a promising diagnostic fluid for viral infections, enabling the direct
analysis of viral genetic material and the detection of infection markers such as proteins …

Molecular detection of SARS-CoV-2 in gargle and saliva complements the standard analysis
of nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) specimens. Although gargle and saliva specimens can be …

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of widespread testing for SARS-CoV-2,
leading to the development of various new testing methods. However, traditional invasive …

During the ongoing worldwide epidemic, SARS-CoV-2 has infected millions of individuals
and taken the lives of numerous victims. It is clear that early detection of infected individuals …

In response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, we developed am ulti p lexed, p aired-p ool
droplet digital P CR (MP4) screening assay. Key features of our assay are the use of …

Mass testing to identify and isolate infected individuals is a promising approach for reducing
harm from the next acute respiratory virus pandemic. It offers the prospect of averting …