What's the Problem?

Extraction and purification of DNA/RNA is the first step in analyzing and implementing new genome-based technologies to prevent and treat diseases, develop precision medicine, and improve agricultural livestock productivity. But, as DNA sequencing is advancing, the extraction stage is lagging. While sampling is a field task, genetic material can only be obtained in the lab, reinforcing the centralization of these practices. We urgently need to implement portable and safe alternatives that allow in-field extraction.