Obtain High-Quality DNA Results From Various Extraction…
READ MOREIn a study published by the NPJ Genomic Medicine, Three young children presented with a neurodevelopmental disorder were studied to identify if there were pathogenic variants found in their ATG4D bi-allele. Instead of blood samples, oral DNA samples were collected from two of the three participants and…
READ MOREDNA Sample Resilience To Various Transport Conditions
"This innovative technology allows for more flexibility in sample collection and sample transportation in diverse environments." The decades-old standard for transporting biological samples is cold-chain transportation. This costly, labor-intensive, and environmentally unsustainable option increases packaging waste, increases carbon footprint, and is unattainable in certain parts of…
READ MOREMitigate The Foul Odor Associated With Fecal Samples
"Randomized olfactory tests to rank samples from no smell to extremely strong smell." Fecal samples can offer insight into the gut microbiome and various diseases. Unfortunately, fecal samples can emit a strong and unpleasantly foul odor, which may be challenging to work with. Mawi DNA Technologies conducted…
READ MOREGot DNA? Simplifying the First Step in Genomic Testing
Today, collecting DNA seems pretty standard, but not everyone can produce and adequate amount of saliva and bacteria can contaminate the sample causing issues to arise downstream. Why did Mawi DNA Technologies create the iSWAB? To improve and simplify biological sample collection and allow for…
READ MORESupplies To Rural Africa And Morocco
Supplying Mawi Technology to Rural Africa and Morocco Mawi DNA is working with Biotessia to start a local production site for DNA sample collection technologies and kits. These will be provided to African markets at a significantly lower cost. Mawi DNA Technologies (Mawi), a leading…
READ MOREWe asked ChatGPT
Mawi Asked ChatGPT We asked an AI platform the following question Question: Why is bacterial DNA contamination not good for genomicDNA sequencing? Answer: Bacterial DNA contamination can interfere with genomic DNA sequencing in several ways, making it less accurate and reliable. Here are some…
READ MORECandida Data Using iSWAB In Response to New Infectious Diseases
A deadly fungal infection, Candida Auris, is becoming a serious threat. This drug-resistant strain is deadly for those with weakened immune systems and is spreading at an alarming rate. The iSWAB-Microbiome-EL has been proven to safely collect and transport samples suspected of containing the infection and has…
READ MORETop Reasons to Ditch Your Current VTM. Upgrade your Viral Transport Media
Mawi DNA has developed iSWAB-RC-EL, an FDA approved sample collection device for transport and storage of samples suspected of containing an infectious disease*. Why iSWAB-RC-EL is the superior option: 1. FDA Approved* 2. Skip the RNA extraction step in PCR workflow 3. Inactivates viruses and other…
READ MOREMawi DNA Announces Dr. Bouzyk as New Board Member!
It is with great delight and excitement that we announce that Dr. Mark Bouzyk has joined Mawi DNA Technologies’s board as a scientific advisor! Dr. Bouzyk has a distinguished career in genomics with a long list of impressive accomplishments and contributions. We are honored and humbled to add him…
READ MOREAlternative to Blood Samples For Cancer Patients
Immunocompromised patients are often subjected to blood testing at a weekly or biweekly schedule to monitor treatment and health screenings. Mawi understands that these patients may be weary of constant visits to a hospital or clinic due to exposure of potential pathogens. We offer an…
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