Portable CRISPR-based test detects four STIs, including syphilis, in under an hour
Medical Xpress
March 4, 2026
Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have developed a world-first portable point-of-care test that detects four common sexually transmitted infections at once, in under an hour. The test, which detects syphilis, a high-burden infection, could significantly reduce transmission and improve access to timely treatment.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/4/2026