Nucleic acid amplification has permeated every field in the life sciences since the
introduction of the classic polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method in 1983. Yet, despite its …

Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) is a highly sensitive and selective isothermal
amplification technique, operating at 37–42° C, with minimal sample preparation and …

Sensitive, specific, rapid, inexpensive and easy-to-use nucleic acid tests for use at the point-
of-need are critical for the emerging field of personalised medicine for which companion …

Lateral flow assay (LFA) has made a paradigm shift in the in vitro diagnosis field due to its
rapid turnaround time, ease of operation and exceptional affordability. Currently used LFAs …

Early disease detection through point-of-care (POC) testing is vital for quickly treating
patients and preventing the spread of harmful pathogens. Disease diagnosis is generally …

Food, a basic necessity of life, is often contaminated with harmful agents like pathogenic
microorganisms, biotoxins, allergens, antibiotic residues, pesticides, heavy metals etc …

Erythromycin has polluted our aquatic environment for decades, leading to the risk of
bacterial resistance and harmful effects on human beings, wildlife and ecosystem. There is …

Background Foodborne illnesses caused by food allergens are common public health
problems and have become an important source of medical burden. Allergens detection in …

Lupine is commonly utilized as a technological food and ingredient in a great variety of
processed products (snacks, bakery, meat, and dairy products) principally owing to its …

The use of lateral flow assays exploiting antibodies is well established in different fields due
to their advantages, which include low cost, ease of production and rapid response, with the …