DNA Aptamers for Rapid COVID-19 Testing: Interview with Steven Goh, CEO of Achiko and Dr. Michael Edel, Inventor of AptameX

Achiko, a company based in Switzerland, has developed AptameX, a saliva-based rapid COVID-19 test. The technology is based on DNA aptamers that are bound to gold nanoparticles. On binding with a viral protein the gold nanoparticles are released, caus...

Source: Medgadget - October 26, 2021 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Genetics Medicine Public Health Achiko AptameX covid Source Type: blogs