Chikungunya, dengue, and malaria continue to spread worldwide and represent a major public health challenge. As these vector-borne diseases continue to emerge and expand, researchers are working harder than ever to better understand infection mechanisms and monitor the evolution of these pathogens. To achieve this, reliable tools are essential at every stage of the analytical workflow.
A critical step in this process is sample preparation, which directly impacts the quality of downstream results. Effective homogenization enables researchers to fully leverage molecular and virological analyses performed on complex tissues while ensuring speed, reproducibility, and safety. Combined with dedicated lysis kits, this approach also helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination and simplifies laboratory workflows.
In our Application Note, discover how Precellys® homogenizers were used to analyze chikungunya viral RNA and quantify viral load in various tissues within a relevant experimental model.
A robust approach to advancing research on mosquito-borne diseases.
