Team:ColumbiaNYC/Project

Description

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the two most common sexually transmitted bacterial infections in the world., They are caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, respectively, affecting millions of people each year. Current methods of detection require the presence of substantial medical resources, as well as a medical professional with the expertise to administer the test. Our proposed detection system can be used in any location, requires no expertise to read, is easily transportable, can be used at one’s own discretion, and is affordable enough for nonprofessional purchase. This makes it especially appealing for those who travel frequently, live in underserved communities, and live in areas that are far away from medical resources. In order to contribute to the effort against these infections, we set out to develop a novel diagnostic test for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae based on the CRISPR-Cas system. We selected these two pathogens because they are often diagnosed concurrently.

Design

Bronze Medal Criterion #4

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