Summary of the technology
Genetically modified plant systems that allow identification of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Applications
Preventing the spread of the epidemic
Restoring economic activity by returning immune-positive, symptomless people to work
Features
System can be rapidly reproduced through seeds
Essentially unlimited quantities, extremely inexpensive
Can be used in any environment
No need for special machinery
Adaptable to other diseases
Project ID : 47-2020-10883
Description of the technology
We are developing genetically modified plant systems that allow for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Applications
- Preventing the spread of the epidemic
- Restoring economic activity by returning immune-positive, symptomless people to work
Features
- System can be rapidly reproduced through seeds
- Essentially unlimited quantities, extremely inexpensive
- Can be used in any environment
- No need for special machinery
- Adaptable to other diseases
Project manager
Ilya Pittel
VP, BD AGTECH, FOODTECH, VETERINARY & ENVIRONMENT
Project researchers
Alexander (Sasha) Vainstein
HUJI, Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences
Plant Sciences and Genetics
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