Research
Title : | Molecular Beacons-based detection of novel SARS-CoV-2 |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus area : | COVID -19 Diagnostics |
Principal Investigator : | Dr Sandeep Saxena, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | sandeepsaxena@mail.jnu.ac.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | This project aims to use nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA) for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infections. In this technique, SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA will be amplified by the sequential action of reverse transcriptase, RNase H and T7 RNA polymerase. |
Outcome/Output: | A simple, one-step diagnostic technique that can be completed in two hours. |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India | |