Dec 14, 2020
Montreal-based Two-Photon Research has announced CAST, a diagnostics platform that changes the way viruses are detected.
The CAST platform uses TPR’s patented Aptamer Molecular Photonic Beacon (AMPB) that photonically interfaces with smartphones.
The first application of CAST is for detecting SARS-CoV-2 to help control the Covid-19 pandemic.
During the test, the AMPB binds to the S1 protein of SARS-CoV-2 if it is present in the saliva sample. On binding with the S1 protein, the AMPB responds to the smartphone’s LED flash. The light emitted by the AMPB is then detected by the smartphone’s CMOS sensors. No photons, no virus.
Pakistani Doctor develops App Based Covid-19 Diagnostic Test
Jawad AhmadLast Updated: Dec 14, 2020
We heard about Covid-19 in march and had no idea that this virus will be so lethal. With time, we came to know the contagious nature of coronavirus, and from that time, there is no end to it. Due to this, scientists and doctors are getting to know more about it and now its easier to discover and cure it. Even the vaccine to fight covid-19 is developed and will soon reach Pakistan to save Pakistanis from this deadly virus. The anti-body and PCR test is quite expensive, and not everyone can afford it. Keeping in view this, a Pakistani doctor has come up with an App Based Covid-19 Diagnostic Test that can be carried on with a Smartphone.