Technology behind gene - editing tool ##box can be useful for diagnosing infections such as dengue , human flu ( HPV ) and Zika . Writing in Nature , CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna highlights the DETECTR system , which is able to accurately identify different types of HPV in human samples . These systems, described in new research, have the potential to revolutionize how we detect and respond to viruses like HPV and Zika, especially in developing countries. Meanwhile fellow pioneer Feng Zhang , writing in the same journal , highlights an improved version of SHERLOCK , which has been shown to detect viruses such as HIV , dengue and other forms of bacteria , in human samples .
Technology behind gene - editing tool ##box can be useful for diagnosing infections such as dengue , human flu ( HPV ) and Zika . Writing in Nature , CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna highlights the DETECTR system , which is able to accurately identify different types of HPV in human samples . Meanwhile fellow pioneer Feng Zhang , writing in the same journal , highlights an improved version of SHERLOCK , which has been shown to detect viruses such as HIV , dengue and other forms of bacteria , in human samples .