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UConn researchers created fast, cheap blood tests using CRISPR to detect early Alzheimer’s signs from microRNA in minutes.
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.
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.
One version detects a single biomarker, while another analyzes three simultaneously, with plans to create a comprehensive assay.
The technology, still in development, could enable early diagnosis years before symptoms appear, potentially transforming patient care.
Researchers aim to validate the tests with more patient samples through collaboration with UConn Health’s Center on Aging.
Los investigadores de UConn crearon pruebas de sangre rápidas y baratas usando CRISPR para detectar signos tempranos de Alzheimer a partir de microARN en minutos.