Research
Title : | Nanopore sequencing-based rapid monitoring of Covid-19 nucleic acids in the drains of Pune river |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus area : | COVID-19 Management |
Principal Investigator : | Dr Mahesh S Dharne, Scientist, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Timeline End Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | ms.dharne@ncl.res.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | This study aims to profile wastewater and sewage drain openings (entering into Mula-Mutha river) from different risk zones in Pune city for the presence of COVID-19, using rapid, and high throughput nanopore sequencing. |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India | |