Cornell University has introduced a bioelectric device that can quickly identify harmful coronavirus variants and potentially other viruses. This microchip-based tool uses a biomembrane to simulate the cellular infection process, aiding in rapid and effective virus assessment. Credit: SciTechDaily.
com Cornell University researchers have developed an innovative bioelectric device capable of detecting and classifying coronavirus variants by mimicking the infection process on a microchip. This device, which uses a biomembrane to simulate the cellular environment, can swiftly determine the potential threat level of each variant and also adapt to other viruses like influenza and measles, offering a quick and effective tool for early virus characterization and response. Scientists at Cornell University have developed a bioelectric device that can detect and classify new variants of coronavirus to identify those that are most harmful.
It has the potential to do the same with other viruses, as well. Advanced Viral Detection Technology The sensing tool uses a cell membrane, aka biomembrane, on a microchip that recreates the cellular environment for – and the biological steps of – infection. This enables researchers to quickly characterize variants of concern and parse the mechanics that drive the disease’s spread, without getting bogged down by the complexity of living systems.
“In the news, we see these variants of concern emerge periodically, like delta, omicron, and so on, .
