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flag UConn researchers created fast, cheap blood tests using CRISPR to detect early Alzheimer’s signs from microRNA in minutes.

flag Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed two rapid, low-cost blood tests using CRISPR-Cas13A technology to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by identifying specific microRNA biomarkers in blood samples. flag The tests, which can deliver results in minutes, use a 3D-printed 96-well tray to anchor detection components and produce visible signals when Alzheimer’s-related RNA is present. flag One version detects a single biomarker, while another analyzes three simultaneously, with plans to create a comprehensive assay. flag The technology, still in development, could enable early diagnosis years before symptoms appear, potentially transforming patient care. flag Researchers aim to validate the tests with more patient samples through collaboration with UConn Health’s Center on Aging.

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