Abstract:
Certain embodiments are directed to paper/polymer hybrid microfluidic devices integrated with nano-biosensors for pathogen detection and infectious disease diagnosis. Microfluidics provides for minimal reagent consumption, integrated processing, and analysis of complex biological fluids with high efficiency and sensitivity. The devices and methods described herein provide for simple, rapid, and sensitive pathogen detection at low cost. Embodiments include methods and devices for direct pathogen detection.
Abstract:
Certain embodiments are directed to paper and its hybrid microfluidic devices integrated with nucleic acid amplification for simple, cost-effective, rapid, and sensitive pathogen detection, especially in low-resource settings.