Abstract: High throughput methods utilizing spatially segregated detection systems provide a robust CRISPR-based diagnostic enabling highly sensitive detection of both DNA and RNA target molecules, with applications in multiple scenarios in human health including, for example, viral detection. Kits comprising the systems allow for point-of care applications with high-throughput processing of samples.

Abstract: RNA targeting proteins are utilized to provide a robust massively multiplexed CRISPR-based diagnostic by detection in droplets with attomolar sensitivity. Detection of both DNA and RNA with comparable levels of sensitivity at nanoliter volumes can differentiate targets from non-targets based on single base pair differences, with applications in multiple scenarios in human health including, for example, viral detection, bacterial strain typing, and sensitive genotyping.