World's smallest molecular diagnostics device

Spartan Bioscience has announced the first applications for the Spartan Cube, the world’s smallest commercial molecular diagnostic device.

The PCR-based platform that is merely the size of a coffee cup or 4 inches cubed is expected to bring the power of rapid DNA testing closer to everyone, according to Spartan Bioscience CEO Paul Lem, M.D.

The Spartan Cube fully integrates DNA collection, extraction, and analysis. It has an easy-to-use intuitive interface and goes from sample to result within just 30 minutes, much faster than lab-based testing. The solution promises greater portability and convenience in food and water safety testing, infectious disease, and pharmacogenetics applications.

“Just like mainframe computers gave way to smartphones, DNA-testing systems in central labs will give way to portable, on-demand DNA analysers. And in the same way a smartphone allows you to run multiple apps at your fingertips, the Cube enables all kinds of molecular diagnostic tests whenever and wherever you want,” Dr Lem said.

The Spartan Cube is the smallest molecular diagnostics device at only 4x4x4 inches