Infectious Diseases

The ability of CRISPR to change an organism’s DNA has lead researchers, particularly from Nigeria to use the tool to perform diagnostic tests. Since CRISPR therapeutics is all about targeting the genome-specific sequence, the test is believed to pinpoint the exact viral strain circulating. The recent epidemic of Lassa fever in Nigeria resulted in researchers to weigh the probability of using a diagnostic test based on gene editing tool CRISPR. The test basically is based on finding the genetic snippet, RNA of Lassa virus in case of Lassa fever. The approach behind is to hunt down a wide range of viral infections to help in treating them early and effectively. ...