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Aptamer-based field diagnostics for infectious PRRSV and PEDV detection
Background Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) are two of the most economically destructive viruses impacting the global swine industry. These pathogens cause severe illness and death in pig populations, leading to reduced productivity, increased veterinary expenses, and trade restrictions....
Published: 3/11/2026   |   Updated: 3/11/2026   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Whitney Lewis
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Category(s): Life sciences > Agriculture > Animal/veterinary, Life sciences > Diagnostic
DNAzyme fluorescent sensors for bioselective imaging of Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions
Developed DNAzyme-based fluorescent sensors that specifically detect and image Fe2⁺ and Fe3⁺ ions in living cells, enabling the study of iron dynamics in biological processes and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Background Iron ions, specifically Fe2⁺ and Fe3⁺, are essential for numerous biological processes, including oxygen transport, DNA synthesis,...
Published: 1/13/2026   |   Updated: 1/31/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Seyed-Fakhreddin Torabi, Yuting Wu, Ryan Lake, Zhenglin Yang, Whitney Lewis, Jacqueline Van Stappen, Xiangli Shao
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Category(s): Life sciences > Biomaterials