Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Burcu Ozay"
- Burcu Ozay's research primarily focuses on advancing DNA amplification technologies, particularly isothermal methods, to enhance sensitivity and efficiency for applications in diagnostics and pathogen detection.
- A significant finding includes the development of a prototype surveillance assay (CaurisSurV cartridge) aimed at identifying multidrug-resistant fungal pathogens in clinical settings, emphasizing on its suitability for near-patient use.
- Ozay's studies also reveal the unique characteristics of biphasic DNA amplification reactions, showcasing phenomena such as autocatalytic secondary reactions, which result in nonlinear product bursts, enhancing overall DNA yield compared to conventional methods.