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What is ?
A breakthrough diagnostic tool, powered by the innovative TIGR-Tas system, designed to detect DNA from any tick-borne pathogen accurately and cost-effectively
But why do we need it?
The tick Ixodes ricinus, once active only seasonally, has become a year-round threat in temperate regions as its range and activity expand due to climate change
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ticks carried one pathogen
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ticks carried more than one pathogen
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ticks carried more than one pathogen
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ticks carried one pathogen
The magnitude of the threat has already been exposed in Northern Europe
However, in Lithuania, the complete picture is still unclear
Without comprehensive data, the public and the healthcare system are left in the dark about the true risks associated with a single tick bite — a gap we aim to close
Enabling Field-Ready Diagnostics
We integrated these foundational technologies to develop a rapid, precise, and field-deployable detection tool using
Novel RNA-guided DNA-targeting TIGR-Tas system, which is PAM independent
Specific protein labeling using the connectase enzyme
Lateral flow assay and Isothermal DNA amplification
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a tool that would facilitate scientists' collection of statistics on tick-borne diseases, which would enable the planning of national public health strategies and better inform investment in diagnostics and treatment
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