Novel room-temperature RNA test achieves 10,000-fold sensitivity boost
Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed CARRD, a novel RNA detection method that operates at room temperature without pre-amplification, achieving attomolar sensitivity for viral diagnostics. The technique detected HIV and hepatitis C virus RNA at concentrations 10,000 times lower than standard CRISPR tests, potentially transforming point-of-care diagnostics in resource-limited settings.

