A low-cost homogenizing device for in-field and remote DNA and RNA extraction.

ABSTRACT: Environmental monitoring of microorganisms is critical for the protection and enhancement of human and ecosystem health. Even though these molecular methods have overtaken traditional culture-based methods and become more accessible, these techniques still require expensive equipment and dedicated facilities to process samples which in the context of a global pandemic, remote sampling areas or low-income countries can be extremely challenging. Sample preparation and sample homogenisation are critical steps for molecular-based techniques, especially for the extraction of DNA and RNA. This study developed a low-cost, open-source, freely available 3D printed homogenizer for the processing of DNA and RNA extraction. The BoSL Beater 3D is a portable device that allows researcher to perform bead

SUBMITTER: Schang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11532470 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature