Paper-Based Airborne Bacteria Collection and DNA Extraction Kit.

ABSTRACT: The critical risk from airborne infectious diseases, bio-weapons, and harmful bacteria is currently the highest it has ever been in human history. The requirement for monitoring airborne pathogens has gradually increased to defend against bioterrorism or prevent pandemics, especially via simple and low-cost platforms which can be applied in resource-limited settings. Here, we developed a paper-based airborne bacteria collection and DNA extraction kit suitable for simple application with minimal instruments. Airborne sample collection and DNA extraction for PCR analysis were integrated in the paper kit. We created an easy-to-use paper-based air monitoring system using 3D printing technology combined with an air pump. The operation time of the entire process, comprising air sampling, bacteri

SUBMITTER: Seok Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8533686 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature