DNAiTECH
DNAiTECH Ltd is a New Zealand-based biotechnology company specializing in innovative point-of-care diagnostics systems. They develop rapid, robust molecular tests using isothermal amplification methods like LAMP, RPA, RCA, and HDA, aiming to meet WHO's criteria for affordable, sensitive, specific, user-friendly, rapid, equipment-free, and deliverable diagnostics. Their technologies are applied in biomedical, environmental, and Agritech fields, with a focus on environmental DNA analysis, pathogen detection, and microfluidic systems. They also develop portable instruments integrated with smartphone technology for in-field and point-of-care testing, including the second-generation DNAiTECH instrument and upcoming third-generation platform.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
DNAiTECH
Marlborough Research Center, 2650 State Highway 1, Grovetown, Blenheim, Marlborough 7202, New Zealand
Products
Portable smartphone-connected isothermal amplification instrument (Gen-2)
A lightweight, battery-rechargeable instrument that performs real-time isothermal nucleic acid amplification for 9 tubes (10–100 µL), integrates with an Android smartphone app via Bluetooth for control and fluorescence-based detection (470 nm excitation, >500 nm emission).
Front-end sample processing system for nucleic acid isolation (S-TECH)
A sample-processing device and workflow for extraction of purified, inhibitor-free nucleic acids and concentration/purification of subcellular particles from diverse sample types including swabs, fluids, soils and tissues; compatible with downstream isothermal assays.
Portable battery-powered high-speed centrifuge (RX1)
A compact, lightweight centrifuge intended for field use capable of spinning common microcentrifuge tubes and PCR strips at forces up to ~4,680 g with a rechargeable Li-polymer battery or external DC power.
Portable smartphone-connected isothermal amplification instrument (Gen-2)
A lightweight, battery-rechargeable instrument that performs real-time isothermal nucleic acid amplification for 9 tubes (10–100 µL), integrates with an Android smartphone app via Bluetooth for control and fluorescence-based detection (470 nm excitation, >500 nm emission).
Front-end sample processing system for nucleic acid isolation (S-TECH)
A sample-processing device and workflow for extraction of purified, inhibitor-free nucleic acids and concentration/purification of subcellular particles from diverse sample types including swabs, fluids, soils and tissues; compatible with downstream isothermal assays.
Portable battery-powered high-speed centrifuge (RX1)
A compact, lightweight centrifuge intended for field use capable of spinning common microcentrifuge tubes and PCR strips at forces up to ~4,680 g with a rechargeable Li-polymer battery or external DC power.
Services
On-site molecular testing services using portable isothermal amplification instruments and front-end sample preparation workflows for rapid pathogen and environmental screening.
Development of molecular assays (isothermal chemistries, CRISPR readouts) and field validation including quantitative calibration using known DNA standards.
Hands-on training programs and professional development for teachers and students to operate portable molecular testing instruments and run environmental testing projects.
On-site molecular testing services using portable isothermal amplification instruments and front-end sample preparation workflows for rapid pathogen and environmental screening.
Development of molecular assays (isothermal chemistries, CRISPR readouts) and field validation including quantitative calibration using known DNA standards.
Hands-on training programs and professional development for teachers and students to operate portable molecular testing instruments and run environmental testing projects.
Expertise Areas
- Point-of-care molecular diagnostics
- Isothermal amplification assay development
- Sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction
- Paper-based microfluidic diagnostic development
Key Technologies
- Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP)
- Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA)
- Rolling circle amplification (RCA)
- Helicase-dependent amplification (HDA)
News & Updates
Development of a Molecular Rapid Detection Test for Measles Virus
DNAiTECH contributed to a project supported by the Ministry of Health to develop rapid molecular diagnostics for measles.
Environmental DNA Analysis of Lakes and Waterways
Research and field testing of DNA-based methods for monitoring water quality and biodiversity in New Zealand lakes and tributaries.
In-field Water Testing Trip to Te Waihora
Students collected water samples from tributaries to Te Waihora for DNA analysis of E. coli and cyanobacteria.
Teachers' Workshop on DNA Technologies
Professional development program for teachers to incorporate DNA technology in education.
CRISPR-based Diagnostics for Disease Detection
Development of paper-based LAMP-CRISPR systems for rapid, sensitive detection of pathogens.
Advances in Isothermal Amplification Methods
Overview of LAMP, RPA, RCA, and HDA techniques for field diagnostics.
Development of a Molecular Rapid Detection Test for Measles Virus
DNAiTECH contributed to a project supported by the Ministry of Health to develop rapid molecular diagnostics for measles.
Environmental DNA Analysis of Lakes and Waterways
Research and field testing of DNA-based methods for monitoring water quality and biodiversity in New Zealand lakes and tributaries.
In-field Water Testing Trip to Te Waihora
Students collected water samples from tributaries to Te Waihora for DNA analysis of E. coli and cyanobacteria.
Teachers' Workshop on DNA Technologies
Professional development program for teachers to incorporate DNA technology in education.
CRISPR-based Diagnostics for Disease Detection
Development of paper-based LAMP-CRISPR systems for rapid, sensitive detection of pathogens.
Advances in Isothermal Amplification Methods
Overview of LAMP, RPA, RCA, and HDA techniques for field diagnostics.