Rapid field-deployable detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods using CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, complexed with SARS-CoV-2 crRNA guide RNAs to detect and quantify the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in a sample with enhanced specificity and sensitivity. These methods can be used to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infection, quantify the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 RNA present in a sample, identify the presence of different SARS-CoV-2 splice variants, subtypes, or mutations, and to monitor reactivation of SARS-CoV-2 transcription.

Claims

1. A method for diagnosing detecting the presence or absence of a SARS-CoV-2 infection comprising: (a) incubating a sample suspected of containing SARS-COV-2 RNA with one or more Cas13 proteins comprising a sequence comprising at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43 and a lysine at position 436, at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), and at least one reporter RNA for a period of time sufficient to form at least one RNA cleavage product; and (b) detecting reporter RNA cleavage product(s) with a detector.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) binds to a wild type SARS-COV-2 RNA.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) binds to a variant or mutant SARS-COV-2 RNA.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) has a sequence segment with at least 95% sequence identity to any of SEQ ID NO:1-35, 58-146, or 147.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein at least one of the CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNAs) has one of the following sequences: SEQ ID NO: 1-35, 58-146, or 147.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) is at least two, or at least three, or at least eight CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNAs).

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the Cas13 protein is complexed with the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) prior to incubating the sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA with the Cas13 protein, the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), and the at least one reporter RNA.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the sample suspected of containing RNA is saliva, sputum, mucus, nasopharyngeal materials, blood, serum, plasma, urine, aspirate, biopsy tissue, or a combination thereof.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the sample suspected of containing RNA is a lysed biological sample.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein cleavage of the at least one reporter RNA produces a light signal, an electronic signal, an electrochemical signal, an electrostatic signal, a steric signal, a van der Waals interaction signal, a hydration signal, a Resonant frequency shift signal, or a combination thereof.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one reporter RNA reporter comprises at least one fluorophore and at least one fluorescence quencher.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein the detector comprises a light detector, a fluorescence detector, a color filter, an electronic detector, an electrochemical signal detector, an electrostatic signal detector, a steric signal detector, a van der Waals interaction signal detector, a hydration signal detector, a Resonant frequency shift signal detector, or a combination thereof.

13. The method of claim 1, wherein SARS-COV-2 RNA is detected when a signal from the at least one reporter RNA cleavage product(s) is distinguishable from a signal from a control assay.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the control assay contains no SARS-COV-2 viral RNA.

15. A method comprising treating a subject having SARS-COV-2 RNA, wherein the SARS-COV-2 RNA is detected by the method of claim 1.

16. The method of claim 1, wherein treating comprises administering to the subject antiviral therapy, antiretroviral therapy, breathing support, steroids, blood plasma transfusions, anti-SARS-COV-2 antibodies, or a combination thereof.

17. A kit comprising a package containing at least one Cas13 protein comprising a sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43 and a lysine at position 436, at least one SARS-COV-2-specific CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), at least one reporter RNA, and instructions for detecting and/or quantifying SARS-COV-2 RNA in a sample.

18. The kit of claim 17 wherein the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) has a sequence with at least 95% sequence identity to any of SEQ ID NO:1-35, 58-146, or 147.

19. The kit of claim 17, wherein at least one of the at least one CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNAs) has the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1-35, 58-146, or 147.

20. The kit of claim 17, wherein the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) is at least two, or at least three, or at least eight CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNAs).

21. The kit of claim 17, wherein the at least one Cas13 protein is complexed with the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA).

22. The kit of claim 17, wherein the at least one reporter RNA comprises at least one fluorophore and at least one fluorescence quencher.

23. The kit of claim 17, further comprising a sample chamber, assay mixture reaction chamber, or a combination thereof.

24. The kit of claim 17, further comprising a detector.

25. A system for detecting and/or quantifying SARS-COV-2RNA in a sample, the system comprising: a signal generating system to excite the sample using a signal of a first frequency; a camera system to detect fluorescence in the sample; a sample cartridge arranged to receive the signal, the sample cartridge comprising at least one Cas13 protein and at least one reporter RNA, the least one Cas13 protein having comprising a sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43 and a lysine at position 436; and processing circuitry to detect SARS-COV-2 RNA in the sample based on the fluorescence.

26. The system of claim 25, further comprising at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) comprising a sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to any of SEQ ID NO:1-35, 58-146, or 147.

27. The system of claim 25, further comprising at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) comprising one of the following sequences: SEQ ID NO:1-35,58-146, or 147.

28. A fluorescence imaging system comprising: a system housing; an excitation source that generates excitation illumination along an illumination vector within the system housing; a sample cartridge having one or more cartridge chambers having elongate profiles, the one or more cartridge chambers that retain one or more samples therein, wherein the sample cartridge contains at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) that comprises a sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to any of SEQ ID NO:1-35, 58-89 91-146, or 147; a cartridge socket that receives the sample cartridge; an optical sensor; and wherein reception of the sample cartridge by the cartridge socket orients the one or more cartridge chambers to an excitation orientation and an observation orientation; in the excitation orientation the elongate profiles of the cartridge chambers are aligned with the illumination vector of the excitation illumination; and the excitation illumination extends along the elongate profiles according to the alignment; and in the observation orientation the cartridge chambers and fluorescence from the cartridge chambers are directed toward the optical sensor, wherein; the sample cartridge further contains at least one Cas13 protein and at least one reporter RNA; the at least one Cas13 protein comprising a sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43 and a lysine at position 436.

29. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein the at least one of CRISPR guide RNA (crRNAs) comprises one of the following sequences: SEQ ID NO: 1-35, 58-89, 91-146, or 147.

30. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein the cartridge socket has a complementary socket profile to a cartridge profile of the sample cartridge, and coupling of the cartridge profile with the complementary socket profile orients the one or more cartridge chambers to the excitation orientation and the observation orientation.

31. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein in the excitation orientation the one or more cartridge chambers is aligned with a component vector of the excitation illumination.

32. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein the sample cartridge includes chamber walls surrounding the cartridge chambers; and in the excitation orientation the cartridge chambers aligned with the excitation illumination includes the excitation illumination aligned with the chamber walls.

33. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein in the excitation orientation the cartridge chambers aligned with the excitation illumination includes the cartridge chambers parallel to the excitation illumination.

34. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein in the observation orientation scattered illumination from the sample cartridge is misaligned with the optical sensor.

35. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, comprising a mobile device, wherein the mobile device comprises the optical sensor.

36. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, comprising an emission filter interposed between the sample cartridge and the optical sensor, wherein the emission filter transmits light having a wavelength between 500 to 570 nanometers.

37. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28 comprising: objective optics proximate to the sample cartridge and remote relative to the optical sensor, the objective optics having one or more component objective lenses; and imaging optics proximate to the optical sensor and remote relative to the sample cartridge, the imaging optics having one or more component imaging lenses.

38. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 37, wherein in the excitation orientation the objective optics telecentrically illuminates the cartridge chambers with the excitation illumination.

39. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 37, wherein in the observation orientation, the objective optics and the imaging optics telecentrically direct the fluorescence toward the optical sensor.

40. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 37, comprising an emission filter interposed between the imaging optics and the optical sensor; and in the observation orientation, the imaging optics telecentrically direct the fluorescence toward the emission filter.

41. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 37, comprising a dichromatic mirror interposed between the objective optics and the imaging optics, and the dichromatic mirror directs the excitation illumination toward the cartridge chambers and transmits the fluorescence from the cartridge chambers toward the optical sensor.

42. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 37, wherein the objective optics and imaging optics provide a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.04 to 0.09, a field of view (FOV) of 10 mm to 20 mm diameter, and an optical track length of 70 mm to 80 mm.

43. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 42, wherein the objective optics and imaging optics provide a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.09, a field of view (FOV) of 12 mm diameter, and an optical track length of 75 mm.

44. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 43, wherein each of the one or more cartridge chambers are within the FOV.

45. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28 comprising imaging optics interposed between the optical sensor and the sample cartridge, the imaging optics having one or more component imaging lenses.

46. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 45, wherein the imaging optics provide a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.06, a field of view (FOV) of 1515 mm, and an excitation illumination power of 20 mW.

47. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 45 comprising a mobile device having mobile device optics and the optical sensor, wherein the imaging optics include the mobile device optics.

48. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein the excitation source includes one or more of an LED generator or laser generator.

49. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein in the excitation orientation, alignment between the elongate profiles of the cartridge chambers and the illumination vector of the excitation illumination decreases shadows cast into the cartridge chambers.

50. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein in the excitation orientation, alignment between the elongate profiles of the cartridge chambers and the illumination vector of the excitation illumination fills chamber volumes of the cartridge chambers.

51. The fluorescence imaging system of claim 28, wherein the sample cartridge further comprises at least one or more Cas13 proteins having the sequence of any of SEQ ID NO: 36-48.

52. A composition comprising one or more CRISPR guide RNA(s) comprising a sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NO:1-35, 58-146, or 147 and at least one Cas13 protein comprising a sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43 and a lysine at position 436.

53. The composition of claim 52, comprising one or more CRISPR guide RNA(s) comprising any one of SEQ ID NO:1-35, 58-146, or 147.

54. A modified Cas13 protein with increased in vivo endonuclease activity compared to an unmodified Cas13 protein, wherein the modified Cas13 protein has at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43 and has a lysine (K) at position 436 of a wildtype Cas13 protein.

55. The modified Cas13 protein of claim 54, wherein the wild type Cas13 protein has a glutamic acid (E) at position 436.

56. The modified Cas13 protein of claim 54, which increases sensitivity of detecting at least one reporter RNA by about 10-fold to 100-fold in a method comprising: (a) incubating a sample suspected of containing SARS-COV-2 RNA with the modified Cas13 protein, at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), and the at least one reporter RNA for a period of time sufficient to form at least one RNA cleavage product; and (b) detecting reporter RNA cleavage product(s) with a detector.

57. The modified Cas13 protein of claim 54, wherein the modified Cas13 protein has the sequence of SEQ ID NO:43.

Description

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(1) Many aspects of the present disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale. Instead, emphasis is placed on clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Furthermore, components can be shown as transparent in certain views for clarity of illustration only and not to indicate that the illustrated component is necessarily transparent.

(2) FIG. 1A-1B illustrate use of CRISPR-Cas13 and CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNAs) to detect target RNA. FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram illustrating CRISPR-Cas13 detection of RNA using a CRISPR-Cas13 protein that binds CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNA) to form a ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex. The crRNA targets or guides the CRISPR-Cas13 protein to target RNA sequences (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 RNA), where the Cas13 protein is activated to cleave RNA, including the reporter RNA. FIG. 1B is a similar schematic diagram further illustrating a Cas13a:crRNA ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex binding of target RNA, resulting in activation of the Cas13a nuclease (denoted by scissors). Upon target recognition and RNP activation, Cas13a indiscriminately cleaves a quenched-fluorophore RNA reporter, allowing for fluorescence detection as a proxy for Cas13a activation and the presence of target RNA.

(3) FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating methods for detection of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome and fluorescent detection of reporter RNA. CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNA) that can target or bind to SARS-CoV-2 RNA are used. As illustrated, in a first step the CRISPR-Cas13 protein binds CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNA) to form a ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex. The RNP complex is inactive but, when mixed with the sample to be tested, binding of the RNP complex to the SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the sample activates the Cas13 protein to cut RNA, including reporter RNA molecules added to the assay mixture. Cleavage of the reporter RNA leads to fluorescence, which can be detected by a fluorescence detector.

(4) FIG. 3 illustrates a point-of-caring (POC) method for detecting SARS-CoV-2. As illustrated, a sample can be collected (e.g., a patient's saliva, sputum, mucus, or nasopharyngeal sample), the cells and/or viruses in the sample can be lysed to release any viral RNA that may be present, and the RNA from the sample can be mixed with reporter RNAs and a CRISPR-Cas13 protein-crRNA ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex. Background fluorescence from control reactions can be subtracted and the fluorescence of the sample can be detected. For example, detection can be by a mobile device (e.g., cell phone) that has CellScope detection software. Such point-of-care detection allows mobilization of medical support and medical personnel to areas where CoVID-19 infections occur.

(5) FIG. 4A-4B illustrates that the compositions and methods can robustly detect 10.sup.6 to 10.sup.7 or fewer copies of SARS-CoV-2 virus under the conditions used in the experiment. FIG. 4A graphically illustrates detection of SARS-CoV-2 using guide crRNA #1 (with SEQ ID NO:2). As illustrated, the fluorescent signal increased as the amount of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the sample was increased. Results are reported as background corrected fluorescence where control reactions are run and any background fluorescence is computationally subtracted from the results. FIG. 4B shows a similar graph, with crRNA #2, an independent crRNA. Collectively, these data show that these crRNAs can detect virus in the range of 10.sup.6-10.sup.7 copies, which is within the range of average viral loads during the first week of symptoms viral loads on average have been about 10.sup.6 copies of virus with viral loads as high as 710.sup.8 copies of virus. The two different crRNAs can independently detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2.

(6) FIG. 5 graphically illustrates that the methods described herein for detecting SARS-CoV-2 using the SARS-CoV-2-specific crRNAs do not cross react with epithelial cell RNA, including the RNA from human lung epithelial cells (A549 cell line). Even when just one crRNA is used, 10.sup.6 or fewer copies of SARS-CoV-2 virus can readily be detected.

(7) FIG. 6A-6D graphically illustrate the sensitivity of the SARS-CoV-2 detection methods described herein and that Cas13a variants identified through mutagenesis exhibit reduced background fluorescence, enabling improved detection at lower concentrations of activator. FIG. 6A illustrates that by using several crRNAs (e.g., three different crRNAs), the methods described herein can detect as little as 700 copies of virus, or even fewer copies of virus. Hence, multiplexing of guide RNAs can improve the sensitivity and detection limits of the methods. FIG. 6B graphically illustrates wildtype (WT) LbuCas13a detection of differing concentrations of activators, measured by collateral cleavage of RNase Alert. FIG. 6C graphically illustrates LbuCas13a E436K variant detection of differing concentrations of activators, measured by collateral cleavage of RNase Alert. FIG. 6D graphically illustrates normalized observed rates of wild type vs. the modified E436K Cas13a at different concentrations of activators.

(8) FIG. 7A-7B illustrate the limit of detection of various fluorophores. FIG. 7A illustrates the limit of detection using a reporter RNA having the STAR 520 fluorophore, when tested using an iPhone 8, a 530-nm laser for illumination, and a 620/60 interference filter (Chroma Technology: ET620/20m). FIG. 7B illustrates the limit of detection using a reporter RNA having the Alexa Fluor 430, when tested using an iPhone 8, a 405-nm laser for illumination, and an interference filter {Chroma Technology AT535/40m).

(9) FIG. 8 illustrates the background corrected fluorescence for assay mixtures having different crRNAs and target SARS-CoV-2 RNA. As shown crRNAs 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 14 (SEQ ID NOs: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 14) exhibit better signals than crRNAs 1, 13 or 15. Hence, the limits of detection can be improved by selecting the best crRNAs.

(10) FIG. 9A-9F graphically illustrate simulations of the rates of activity at different Cas13a and RNA Alert (RNA reporter) concentrations for detection of SARS-CoV-2 in samples from patients known to be infected. FIG. 9A graphically illustrates simulations of 10 nM Cas13a activity and various RNA Alert concentrations. FIG. 9B graphically illustrates simulations of 10 nM Cas13a activity and various RNA Alert concentrations. FIG. 9C graphically illustrates simulations of 1 nM Cas13a activity and various RNA Alert concentrations. FIG. 9D graphically illustrates simulations of 1 nM Cas13a activity and various RNA Alert concentrations. In each of the FIG. 9A-9D graphs, the 500 nM plot is shown at the top, with the 400 nM just below, with the 300 nM just below the 400 nM plot, with the 200 nM just below the 300 nM, and with the 100 nM at the bottom. FIG. 9E graphically illustrates the time course of CRISPR-Cas13a-crRNA assays as the SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in nasopharyngeal swabs from three infected patients (positive swabs 1-3) compared to the same assay performed on a non-infected patient (negative swab #1). The fluorescence signal was detected over time for positive swab #1 sample (top plot), for positive swab #2 sample (second from top plot), for positive swab #3 sample (middle plot), for positive swab #1 sample (top plot), negative swab #1 (second plot from bottom), RNP control containing only RNP with crRNAs #2 and #4 (bottom plot). FIG. 9F graphically illustrates the fluorescence at an endpoint of 30 minutes for CRISPR-Cas13a RNP assays of samples from three infected patients (positive swabs 1-3) compared to the same assay performed on a non-infected patient (negative swab #1). The signal from a control containing CRISPR-Cas13a, crRNA and RNA Alert reagents without sample (RNP only) is also shown.

(11) FIG. 10 illustrates a point of care (POC) system including a mobile device for detecting of fluorophore signals from assay mixtures.

(12) FIG. 11 illustrates a block diagram of an example machine upon which any one or more of the techniques (e.g., methodologies) discussed herein may perform. In alternative implementations, the machine may operate as a standalone device or may be connected (e.g., networked) to other components or machines.

(13) FIG. 12 graphically illustrates that heating of nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs (with RNase Inhibitor) can significantly reduce endogenous RNases. The endogenous RNase activities were detected by mixing nasopharyngeal (NP) swab samples with the reporter RNA. The plot at the top shows the signal that is observed when RNases (e.g., RNase A) are added to the nasopharyngeal (NP) swab sample and the reporter RNA. The plot just below the top plot shows results when nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs are not heated (kept at room temperature) when mixed with the reporter RNA. The bottom graphs show the signals from nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs that were heated (at 79 C. or 84 C.) and then mixed with the reporter RNA. As shown, heating swab samples reduces background signal from endogenous RNases.

(14) FIG. 13 graphically illustrates that the addition of Tween-20 improves detection, is compatible with Cas13a protein, and does not increase background fluorescence.

(15) FIG. 14 graphically illustrates that addition of heat (85 C., 5 mins) and 1% Tween-20 minimizes RNase contamination. The top plot shows the signal from a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab that was not heated before incubation with the reporter RNA, showing that the nasopharyngeal (NP) swab sample has RNase enzymes. The other plots (at the bottom of the graph shows the signals from nasopharyngeal (NP) swab samples that were heated before incubation with the reporter RNA, showing that the RNases in the samples were inactivated by heat.

(16) FIG. 15A-15B show that low levels of alphacoronavirus HCoV-NL63 RNA are efficiently detected in assays even when a single-step lysis procedure is used. FIG. 15A shows signals from assay mixtures where the alphacoronavirus HCoV-NL63 RNA was subjected to the single step lysis procedure (heat at 85 C. for 5 min. with 1% Tween-20). Different dilutions of the HCoV-NL63 RNA were evaluated with a crRNA specific for HCoV-NL63 RNA. The bottom plot shows signal from a control assay mixture without alphacoronavirus HCoV-NL63 RNA. FIG. 15B shows signals from assay mixtures with the same dilutions of HCoV-NL63 RNA after RNA extraction. As illustrated, the single step lysis procedure was sufficient and significantly better than traditional extraction methods (where RNA is lost to the extraction protocol).

(17) FIG. 16A-16B graphically illustrate signals from reaction mixtures containing HCoV-NL63 RNA samples with and without RNA extraction, and a crRNA guide that does not target or bind to the HCoV-NL63 RNA. FIG. 16A shows the reaction mixture without RNA extraction of the HCoV-NL63 RNA samples. FIG. 16B shows the reaction mixture with RNA extraction of the HCoV-NL63 RNA samples. Signal differences over control/baseline definitively identify that the target RNA is present. As shown, no signal above baseline are observed with and without RNA extraction, and the presence of a non-target crRNA does not significantly increase background. Hence, signals observed when using crRNA guides designed to target a specific RNA (as for FIG. 15) do detect the specific RNA target if that target is present in the reaction mixture. The crRNA designed to detect the target RNA therefore determines the specificity of the assay mixture.

(18) FIG. 17 graphically illustrates that Cas13a can detect HCoV-NL63 viral RNA even with the background of a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab materials when using only 1% Tween-20 and heat for lysis. The plots contained 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, 1:150 dilutions of the HCoV-NL63 viral RNA with the nasopharyngeal (NP) swab materials. The top plot shows the signal from the least diluted (1:25), most concentrated, HCoV-NL63 viral RNA and the other plots were for increasing dilutions of the HCoV-NL63 viral RNA. The lowest plot shows the signal from an RNP only control reaction mixture.

(19) FIG. 18A-18B graphically illustrate that traditional RNA extraction is not needed for detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. FIG. 18A graphically illustrates detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA at different dilutions (1:10, 1:25, 1:50, 1:100 and 1:150) is efficiently detected when the single-step lysis is used (heat at 85 C. for 5 min. with 1% Tween-20). FIG. 18B shows that RNA extraction of SARS-CoV-2 RNA does not aide detection, and actually reduces the available target RNA.

(20) FIG. 19A-19B show that adjusting pH towards 6-carboxyfluorescein (FAM) fluorophore pH preferences improves detection. FIG. 19A shows signals detected from increasing amounts of target sample RNA when the assay is performed at pH 6.8. FIG. 19B shows signals detected from increasing amounts of target sample RNA when the assay is performed at pH 7.2. As illustrated, the slope of the signal increased when pH 7.2 was used. This may be most evident for the more concentrated target (1 pM), though the signal was readily detected with concentrations of target samples as low as 100 fM.

(21) FIG. 20A-20C graphically illustrate that multiplexing crRNA guides increases target detection and that crRNA guides 2+4+21 provide robust detection of SARS-CoV-2 full length virus. FIG. 20A graphically illustrates detection of SARS-CoV-2 full length virus with the combination of crRNA-2 and crRNA-4. FIG. 20B graphically illustrates detection of SARS-CoV-2 full length virus with the combination of crRNA-4 and crRNA-21. FIG. 20C graphically illustrates detection of SARS-CoV-2 full length virus with the combination of crRNA-2, crRNA-4, and crRNA-21.

(22) FIG. 21 shows that the sizes of the 30-nucleotide guide (crRNA_2) and 32 nucleotide guide (crRNA_2XL) stem lengths do not influence detection. The top two plots show the signals from reaction mixtures containing target RNAs while the bottom two plots show the signals from reaction mixtures that did not contain target RNAs (RNP only).

(23) FIG. 22A-22B graphically illustrate that different crRNAs can efficiently detect different target RNAs. FIG. 22A shows detection of NL63 coronavirus target RNA using different NL63 crRNAs. FIG. 22B shows detection of OC43 coronavirus RNA using different OC43 crRNAs. As illustrated, some crRNAs provide better signals than others.

(24) FIG. 23 shows bead-based concentration and membrane-based separation of cleaved probe in the presence of target RNA (left) compared to no target RNA (right).

(25) FIG. 24 graphically illustrates the narrow size ranges of polydisperse droplets that can be generated using HFE 7500 oil and water-soluble surfactant IGEPAL. The position of IGPAL concentrations in the key inversely correlates with the droplet size obtained. For example, the lowest plot was obtained when using 0% IGPAL, while the high plot was obtained when using 1.0% IGPAL.

(26) FIG. 25 shows that polydisperse droplet reactions can be used to detect viral genomes.

(27) FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram illustrating the components for direct detection of target RNA, which include one or more crRNA guide RNAs that can bind to a target RNA, a Cas13a nuclease, and a reporter RNA. The Cas13a nuclease and the crRNA form a ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex that can recognize the target RNA. The reporter RNA has a sequence that is unrelated to the target RNA but does have a fluorophore and a moiety that quenches the fluorescent signal of fluorophore until it is separated from the quencher moiety.

(28) FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram illustrating direct detection of target RNA by cleavage of the reporter RNA via the Cas13a-crRNA complex. Upon recognition of the target RNA by the crRNA, the Cas13a nuclease cleaves the reporter RNA, thereby releasing a fluorescent signal that can be detected using a fluorescent detector.

(29) FIG. 28 illustrates that target RNAs can be detected at picomolar concentrations using the CRISPR/Cas3a methods.

(30) FIG. 29 schematically illustrates an amplification-based SHERLOCK method of nucleic acid detection. This method involves target (sample) RNA amplification prior to being targeted by the Cas13a-crRNA RNP complex. Detection can occur in a lateral flow strip colorometric device. As illustrated in experiments described herein, amplification of sample RNA is not neededSARS-CoV-2 can be detected and quantified without an amplification step.

(31) FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram illustrating direct detection of target RNA by mobile devices such as mobile phones. When a Cas13a-crRNA guide complex recognizes target RNA the Cas13a nuclease cleaves the reporter RNA, thereby releasing a fluorescent signal that is detected using a mobile device fluorescent detector (e.g., a mobile phone).

(32) FIG. 31A-31B graphically illustrate that target RNA detection sensitivity is comparatively low when only one crRNA guide is used. FIG. 31A graphically illustrates detection of different amounts of target RNA (copies/l) using only crRNA 2 (SEQ ID NO:2). FIG. 31B graphically illustrates detection of different amounts of target RNA (copies/l) using only crRNA 4 (SEQ ID NO:4). When using single guide RNAs crRNA 2 or crRNA 4, the assay mixtures had to have at least 35,000 to 350,000 target RNA copies per microliter to obtain signals above background.

(33) FIG. 32 graphically illustrate that target RNA detection sensitivity is improved when at least two guide RNAs are included in the assay mixtures. As shown, when guide RNAs crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 ar both used, assay mixtures with 1-10,000 target RNA copies per microliter provide detectable signals above background. Note that 1 copy/ul was significantly detected over background (*).

(34) FIG. 33A-33C graphically illustrate that not only target RNA detection sensitivity is improved when at least two guide RNAs are included in the assay mixtures, but the Cas13a-crRNA assays retain excellent specificity for target RNAs even with more than one crRNA in the assay mixture. FIG. 33A graphically illustrates the signal from SARS-CoV-2 RNA assay mixtures containing both guide RNAs crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 compared to the signals when assay mixtures contain just one of guide RNA crRNA 2 or crRNA. FIG. 33B illustrates that little or no signal is observed when assay mixtures containing MERS viral RNA is present when using crRNA 2 and/or crRNA 4 guide RNAs designed to detect SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA. FIG. 33C illustrates that little or no signal is observed when assay mixtures contain A549 RNA from human lung epithelial cells with the crRNA 2 and/or crRNA 4 guide RNAs designed to detect SARS-CoV-2. Hence, the crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 guide RNAs are specific for SARS-CoV-2.

(35) FIG. 34A-34B illustrate assay results for a combination of crRNA 2, crRNA 4, and crRNA 21 using patient swabs known to be positive for SARS-CoV-2. The RNP 2+4+21 is a negative control assay without sample or target RNA. FIG. 34A shows the signals observed over time for positive patient swabs #1 to #5. FIG. 34B shows the slope of the signal over time for assays of positive patient swabs #1 to #5 (data from FIG. 34A). As illustrated, the cas13-crRNA assays can detect even patient samples containing small amounts of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

(36) FIG. 35 illustrates use of a mobile device to detect and report results of SARS-CoV-2 testing using the Cas13-crRNA methods.

(37) FIG. 36 shows an image of a CellScope device that can be used to detect assay results, including fluorescent signals from the Cas13-crRNA methods.

(38) FIG. 37 illustrates detection of River Blindness using a mobile device.

(39) FIG. 38A-38B illustrate detection of 110.sup.6 copies of in vitro transcribed target RNA using the methods described herein with a benchtop prototype with a mobile device. FIG. 38A is an image of a benchtop prototype with the mobile phone. FIG. 38B graphically illustrates signals over time for 110.sup.6 copies of in vitro transcribed target RNA using either one or two guide crRNAs detected with the devices shown in FIG. 38A. As illustrated use of two crRNAs increases the signal.

(40) FIG. 39A-39B illustrate measurement sensitivity and noise for an assay where the signal was detected by using a plate reader or a mobile device that can detect pixels. FIG. 39A shows normalized signals for different image frames that were detected using the plate reader. FIG. 39B illustrates the normalized signal detected by a mobile device that detects pixelsas shown the signal does not vary significantly from one frame to another.

(41) FIG. 40 is an image of an assay device that can be used with a mobile device such as a mobile phone.

(42) FIG. 41 is an image of an assay device that can be used with a mobile device such as a mobile phone, showing a sample chamber for an assay mixture.

(43) FIG. 42A-42C illustrate reliable detection of target RNA in patient samples using the devices shown in the figures provided herein. FIG. 42A graphically illustrates that patient samples (Positive Swabs #1 to #5) can be detected using the plate reader in 2 hour assays. FIG. 42B graphically illustrates that pixel counts detected from assays of patient samples (Positive Swabs #1 to #5) reliably reflect the quantities of RNA target in the samples when a shorter assay time is used30 minutes. FIG. 42C illustrates the average Ct values detected by PCR, copies per ml., and copies per microliter in the assay reactions.

(44) FIG. 43A-43E illustrate detection of SARS-CoV-2 by different crRNAs. FIG. 43A is a schematic diagram showing the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) gene within the genomic SARS-CoV-2 RNA (nucleotide positions 28274-29531), and the corresponding locations of twelve different crRNA spacer regions. FIG. 43B graphically illustrates that ten guides provide signals above the RNP control when tested in assay mixtures. Cas13a RNPs were made individually for crRNA, and the final RNP complex concentration employed in the assays was 50 nM. The target tested was 2.910.sup.5 copies/L (480 fM) of SARS-CoV-2-in vitro transcribed N gene RNA and the total reaction volume was 20 L. Background fluorescence by each individual RNP control (RNP) was detected by performing the control assay with the crRNA:cas13a RNP but without any target RNA. Raw fluorescence values over two hours are shown. Data are represented as meanstandard deviation (SD) of three technical replicates. FIG. 43C graphically illustrates the limits of detection for crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 guide RNAs as determined by testing 100 nM of each crRNA RNP individually against 10.sup.5, 10.sup.4, and 10.sup.3 copies/L of in vitro transcribed N gene RNA. RNP 2 and RNP 4 represent no target RNP controls that contain the crRNA 2 or crRNA 4 guide without the N gene RNA target. Background correction of fluorescence was performed by subtraction of reporter alone-fluorescence values. Data are represented as meanstandard error of the difference between means of three technical replicates. FIG. 43D graphically illustrates the slope95% confidence interval of the curves shown in FIG. 43C as calculated by simple linear regression over two hours. Slopes were compared to the RNP background control via Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA): ****p<0.0001, ***p<0.001, ns=not significantly higher than RNP control. FIG. 43E graphically illustrates kinetic model fitting using plate reader signals of Cas13 reactions that were fit to the Michaelis-Menton kinetics model. 100,000 copies/L of in vitro transcribed (IVT) N gene RNA was added to the reaction that contained 100 nM of Cas13a RNPeither with crRNA 2 (left) or crRNA 4 (right)and 400 nM of the 5-U reporter RNA. The line fit (upper red line) indicates a simple exponential curve, which corresponds to the Michaelis-Menton model at a regime where the substrate concentration is significantly low compared to the K.sub.M. The concentration of active Cas13a for Kcat=600/s and K.sub.M=1 M or 10 M was predicted as shown at the bottom.

(45) FIG. 44A-44D illustrate the improved detection limits provided by using two crRNAs to detect SARS-CoV-2. FIG. 44A shows a schematic diagram where two crRNA-Cas13a-enzyme RNPs are present at two different locations on the SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA target, leading to cleavage of the RNA reporter and increased fluorescence. FIG. 44B shows that combining crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 markedly increased the slope of a detection assay containing the N gene in vitro transcribed RNA as target. RNPs were individually prepared with Cas13a as well as crRNA 2 or crRNA 4, or a combination thereof. The assay mixtures contained 50 nM total RNP concentration and 2.910.sup.5 copies/mL (480 fM) of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro transcribed N gene RNA for each reaction. The plots shown were labeled as crRNA 2, crRNA 4, and crRNA 2+4 to show which crRNAs were used. The detected fluorescence was compared to fluorescence from no target RNA-RNP only controls (labeled as RNP 2, RNP 4, and RNP 2+4). Background correction of fluorescence was performed by subtraction of reporter alone fluorescence values. Data are represented as meanstandard error of the difference between means of three technical replicates. FIG. 44C shows that when evaluated with a series of diluted N gene RNAs, use of the combination of crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 shifted the limit of detection by 1000-fold, down to about 10 copies/L of in vitro transcribed target N gene RNA. Limits of detection of the crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 combination were determined by combining 50 nM of RNP 2 and 50 nM of RNP 4 (100 nM total RNP) with 1,000, 100, or 1 copy/L of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro transcribed RNA (n=3, technical replicates). Slopes of the curves over two hours were calculated by simple linear regression and are shown as slope95% confidence interval. Slopes were compared to the no target RNA RNP background control using ANCOVA: ****p<0.0001, **p=0.0076, ns=not significant. FIG. 44D shows that when using serially diluted full-length SARS-CoV-2 RNA as the target, the detection limit of the crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 guide combination in this experiment was 270 full-length viral copies/L. Limits of detection of the crRNA 2 and crRNA combination were determined by combining 50 nM of RNP 2 and 50 nM of RNP 4 (100 nM total RNP) with 1.3510.sup.3, 5.410.sup.2, 2.710.sup.2, or 1.810.sup.2 copies/L of SARS-CoV-2 full-length viral RNA (amounts of SARS-CoV-2 full-length viral RNA were quantified by qPCR; n=3, technical replicates). Slope of the curve over two hours was calculated by simple linear regression and is shown as slope f 95% confidence interval. Slopes were compared to the no target RNA RNP background control using ANCOVA: ****p<0.0001, ***p=0.0002, **p=0.0023, ns=not significant.

(46) FIG. 45A-45F illustrate that the SARS-CoV-2 detection assay specific for SARS-CoV-2 and the assay directly detects SARS-CoV-2 in patient samples. FIG. 45A shows that no signal was detected above background with guides crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 in assays for the alphacoronavirus HCoV-NL63 (left graph), betacoronavirus HCoV-OC43 (middle graph), and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV; right graph) viral RNAs. The crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 guides were tested individually (100 nM total RNP concentration) and in combination (100 nM total RNP concentration: 50 nM each of RNP 2 and RNP 4) using RNA isolated from HCoV-NL63 viral supernatant (left) and HCoV-OC43 viral supernatant (center), or the in vitro transcribed N gene RNA from MERS-CoV (right) as potential target RNA. No-target RNA RNP controls are denoted as RNP 2, RNP 4, and RNP 2+4. Background correction of fluorescence was performed by subtraction of reporter alone fluorescence values. Data are represented as mean f standard error of the difference between means of three technical replicates. FIG. 45B shows that no signal was detected when a different crRNAs (crRNAs 2, 4, 21, or combinations thereof) are used in assay mixtures containing different influenza viruses and human organoid RNA. The assays were performed with potential target RNA extracted from human airway organoids (left), from supernatant of cells infected with the H1N1 strain of influenza A (middle), or from supernatant of cells infected with influenza B (right). FIG. 45C-1, 45-2, and 45C-3 illustrate that four different crRNA exhibit different background-corrected fluorescence signals over control assays. FIG. 45C-1 is a schematic diagram showing nucleotide positions 26265-26492 where the SARS-CoV-2 E gene resides within the genomic SARS-CoV-2 RNA, and the corresponding locations of four crRNA spacer regions (crRNA-19 to crRNA 22). FIG. 45C-2 graphically illustrate detection of SARS-CoV-2 in different assay mixtures using just one of the crRNA 19, crRNA 20, crRNA 21, or crRNA 22 in an RNP. Higher signal plots indicate that the virus is present, while the lower plots are from control assays when the virus is not present in the assay mixture. As shown, the crRNA 21 guide provides the best signal. FIG. 45C-3 illustrates that assay mixtures using the combination of crRNA 2, crRNA 4 and crRNA 21 RNPs have low backgrounds, even when RNA from swabs of individuals without SARS-CoV-2 infection (negative swab) are tested. RNAs from five nasopharyngeal swabs of patients were confirmed negative for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-qPCR when tested against RNP 2+4+21 (100 nM total RNP concentration). The no target RNA RNP control is denoted as RNP 2+4+21. Background correction of fluorescence was performed by subtraction of reporter alone fluorescence values. Data are represented as mean f standard error of the difference between means of three technical replicates. FIG. 45D graphically illustrates detection of full-length SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA at various copies per ul, demonstrating as low as 31 copies per ul are detected significantly above background (assay with no target) using the combination of crRNA 2, crRNA4, and crRNA 21 guide RNAs from nasal swabs taken from five SARS-CoV-2+ patients. Full length SARS-CoV-2 RNA was independently quantified by the Biodefense and Emerging Infections Research Resources Repository (BEI Resources) using ddPCR, then diluted and tested against RNP 2+4+21 to determine the limit of detection (n=20, technical replicates). In each case, the slope of the signal curve over two hours was calculated by simple linear regression and is shown as slope f SEM (left). Slopes were compared to the no target RNA RNP background control using ANCOVA: ****p<0.0001. The graph on the right shows the number of times a viral RNA sample (at a specific copies per l) is detected above background when tested 20 times (31 copies per ul sample was detected above background 20 out of 20 times). FIG. 45E illustrates that the direct detection assay described herein correctly identified five positive samples, which were all significantly above the signal elicited by the RNP control reaction without target viral RNA. RNA from five nasopharyngeal swabs confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-qPCR was tested against RNP 2+4+21 (100 nM total RNP concentration containing crRNA 2, crRNA 4, and crRNA 21 guide RNAs). The no target RNA RNP control with the crRNA 2, crRNA 4, and crRNA 21 guide RNAs but no sample RNA is denoted as RNP. Slopes of the curves over two hours were calculated by simple linear regression and shown as slope f 95% confidence interval. Slopes were compared to the no target RNA RNP background control using ANCOVA: ****p<0.0001. FIG. 45F graphically illustrates the Ct values (Average Ct count using CDC N1 and N2 primers in RT-qPCR), copies/mL (as determined by RT-qPCR), and the copies/L detected by the Cas13a reactions were tallied for the RNA samples from each positive swab used to generate the data shown in FIG. 45E.

(47) FIG. 46A-46G illustrate harnessing mobile phone cameras as portable plate readers for the COVID-19 detection system. FIG. 46A shows diagrams and images of the mobile phone-based COVID-19 detection system. At the left is shown a schematic of mobile phone-based microscope for fluorescence detection illustrating the illumination and image collection components. At the right are shown pictures of an exemplary assembled device for data collection and sample detection imaging taken by the mobile phone camera after running a Cas13 assay. FIG. 46B graphically illustrates the signals detected from assays of different numbers of SARS-CoV-2 RNA compared to a control assay containing the combined guides (crRNA 2, crRNA 4 and crRNA 21) without SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Results from Cas13 assays were run on the mobile device with two different dilutions of full-length SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA isolated from infected Vero CCL81 cells (500 and 200 copies/L). Three crRNA guides (crRNA 2, crRNA 4 and crRNA 21) were combined and used to generate RNPs with the Cas13a nuclease. An RNP alone assay containing the crRNAs and the Cas13 protein but no SARS-CoV-2 RNA was used as a control. The Y-axis shows the normalized fluorescent signal obtained by dividing the average signal from the images at each time point by the average signal from the image from the first time point. FIG. 46C graphically illustrates the slope of signal increases for SARS-CoV-2 detection assays for each of the conditions (different copies/l of SARS-CoV-2) shown in FIG. 46B. Slopes were determined by a linear fit of the signal using a simple linear regression, compared the RNP control (which had no SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the assay). FIG. 46D graphically illustrates the detection accuracy of Cas13 assays run with four different concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 full length viral RNA and evaluated at three different assay times. The slopes for each of the samples and each slope's 95% confidence intervals were determined by a linear fit of the signal using a simple linear regression. The slopes were calculated for the first 10, 20 and 30 minutes of each run, and the samples were considered positive for this time frame if their slope did not overlap with the slope of the RNP control in their 95% intervals. Detection accuracy is the percentage of samples that were correctly identified as positive using this metric. The number of replicates for each concentration is as follows: 500 copies/L (n=8), 200 copies/L (n=7), 100 copies/L (n=8), and 50 copies/L (n=11). As shown, the assays can provide results in as little as 10 minutes but when low amounts of viral RNA are present, 20-30 minutes can provide more reliable results. FIG. 46E graphically illustrates results from a Cas13 assay run on the mobile device with two different nasopharyngeal samples from human patients, each confirmed as positive for SARS-CoV-2 using RT-qPCR, using the guide combination of crRNA 2, crRNA 4 and crRNA 21. The RNP alone control had no nasopharyngeal sample. FIG. 46F graphically illustrates the final signal slope values determined from the assays described in FIG. 46E after the assay mixtures were incubated for 60 minutes. FIG. 46G graphically illustrates the detection accuracy of Cas13 assays performed on n=5 nasal swab samples from human patients, confirmed as positive by RT-pPCR. Accuracy was assessed in the same way as samples in FIG. 46D, the slopes were evaluated at time=5, 10, 20 and 30 minutes incubation for each sample and compared to the slope of the RNP control at each of these times. As shown, accurate assays can be performed in as little as 5 minutes.

(48) FIG. 47A-47B illustrate SARS-CoV-2 assays measured with a plate reader compared to measurement with the Mobile Phone Device. FIG. 47A graphically illustrates signals detected from SARS-CoV-2 assays of 500 copies/L of SARS CoV-2 full genome RNA that employed the triple guide combination (crRNA 2, crRNA 4 and crRNA 21). Measurements were with the plate reader (left) or in the mobile phone device (right). FIG. 47B graphically illustrates signals detected from SARS-CoV-2 assays of Positive Swab #4 that employed the triple guide combination (crRNA 2, crRNA 4 and crRNA 21) with measurement in the plate reader (left) or in the mobile phone device (right).

(49) FIG. 48 illustrates that the 8G combination of crRNAs (SEQ ID NOs: 27-34) improved SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA detection compared to the 3G combination of crRNAs (SEQ ID NOs: 27, 28, and 35). The signals from the assay mixtures are shown as the slopes over two hours for each assay mixture. As shown, both of the 3G and 8G crRNA combinations can reliably detect SARS-CoV-2 (slopes greater than RNP controls), and both of the 3G and 8G crRNA combinations are specific for SARS-CoV-2 because signals from Influenza A, Influenza B CoV-NL63, CoV-OC43, and NL43(HIV) assays are indistinguishable from negative control (RNP) signals. However, use of the 8G crRNA combination greatly improving detection.

(50) FIG. 49A-49C illustrate the limits of detection for the 8G combination of crRNAs (SEQ ID NOs: 27-34) using two different methods. FIG. 49A is a chart showing Method A where the number of replicate assays identified as positive are noted, when the different assays were incubated for different times and with different amounts of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The SARS-CoV-2 RNA was used at 100, 50, or 10 copies per ul in the different assay mixtures and these assay mixtures were incubated for 30 min, 60 min, or 120 min. Twenty (20) replicates were compared individually pursuant to FDA guidelines, with limit of detection (LOD) defined as a concentration (copes per ul) where 19/20 samples are positive. LOD in this assay is 10 copies per ul at 2 hours. FIG. 49B is a graph showing the limits of detection for the 8G combination of crRNAs (SEQ ID NOs: 27-34) determined using Method B when the assays were incubated for 30 minutes. The assay mixtures contained the 8G combination of crRNAs (as RNPs complexed with Cas13a) as well as 0 copies per l, 10 copies per l, 50 copies per l, or 100 copies per l of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. An average of 20 replicates was compared to determine the limit of detection. FIG. 49C is a graph showing the limits of detection for the 8G combination of crRNAs (SEQ ID NOs: 27-34) determined using Method B when the assays were incubated for 120 minutes. The assay mixtures contained the 8G combination of crRNAs (as RNPs complexed with Cas13a) as well as 0 copies per l, 10 copies per l, 50 copies per l or 100 copies per l of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. An average of 20 replicates was compared to determine the limit of detection. As illustrated, incubation for 30 minutes is generally sufficient, but longer incubations can be useful for detecting low copy numbers.

(51) FIG. 50 illustrates detection of several SARS-CoV-2 strains and variants using a combination of eight-crRNA guides (the 8G combination) described in Table 4. As shown, the 8G combination is useful for detecting various SARS-CoV-2 strains, including Wuhan, UK, South Africa, and California variants. The WA1 strain was deemed to be the wild type strain (originally detected and isolated in Washington state).

(52) FIG. 51A-51B illustrate how a key was developed for distinguishing wild type and mutant SARS-CoV-2 strains. FIG. 51A shows an algorithm for determining whether SARS-CoV-2 detected in a sample is wild type SARS-CoV-2 or mutant SARS-CoV-2. The signals from wild type and variant SARS-CoV-2 assays containing crRNAs for wild type SARS-CoV-2 (e.g., the 8G crRNA combination) or for variant SARS-CoV-2 (see Table 5), respectively, were separately measured over 2 hours. The slopes of these signals were calculated. Slope ratios were then calculated by dividing the slope of a guide RNA+target (i.e. RNP+target RNA) reaction by the slope of guide RNA+no target (i.e. RNP only) reaction. The wild type slope ratio is divided by the variant slope ratio to provide a comparative ratio between wild type and variant SARS-CoV-2 strains. FIG. 51B shows a graph key where the comparative ratio between wild type and variant California (CA) SARS-CoV-2 strains is shown on the Y-axis using a log 2 scale. When the comparative ratio is high (greater than 1), the guide RNAs employed in the assay mixture detects wild type (e.g., WA1) strains more efficiently. But when the comparative ratio is low (less than 1), the guide RNAs employed in the assay mixture detect variant strains (e.g., CA variant strains) more efficiently.

(53) FIG. 52A-52B illustrate wild type:variant comparative scores, illustrating that WA1 (wild type) crRNAs can identify that a SARS-CoV-2 is present and use of the indicated guide RNAs that target specific mutations can identify which variant or mutant SARS-CoV-2 strain is responsible for the infection. FIG. 52A shows a comparative graph illustrating that use of different variant crRNAs designed to detect either wild type or variant SARS-CoV-2 Brazil P.1 strains (see Table 5) can distinguish wild type and variant K417T, E484K, and N501Y mutations in Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 strains when tested against synthetic RNA. The x-axis shows the name of the target RNA employed and whether it is wild or variant SARS-CoV-2. FIG. 52B shows a comparative graph illustrating that the crRNAs also efficiently detected the E484K mutation when tested against full length viral RNA. Such variant crRNAs are designed to be specific for a particular mutation and can detect the same mutation that is in other strains, such as UK and South African SARS-CoV-2 strains. Use of WA1 crRNAs can identify that a SARS-CoV-2 is present and use of the guide RNAs that target specific mutations can identify which variant SARS-CoV-2 strain is responsible for the infection and even which type(s) of SARS-CoV-2 mutations are present.

(54) FIG. 53A-53B illustrate that crRNAs described in Table 5 can distinguish mutant California (CA (B.1.429) strains from their wild type parental strains. FIG. 53A shows detection of wild type and variant strains using crRNAs designed by the Sherlock method. FIG. 53B shows detection of wild type and variant strains using crRNAs designed by the Central Seed (CS) method. As illustrated, the wild type:variant comparative slope ratios identify JS_cr034 crRNA as a WA1 specific guide RNA while the JS_cr037, JS_cr043, JS_cr045, JS_cr047 guides are CA specific guide RNAs. The SARS-CoV-2 wild type and mutation positions detected by the crRNAs are shown below in the graphs. An especially promising guide for detecting a ORF1AB:I4205_wt mutation in a wild strain was identified as being the JS_cr034_14205V_wtA crRNA guide. Promising guides for detecting the Spike S13I_mut mutation found in CA clade 20C were identified as being the JS_cr037_S13I_mutA crRNA and the JS_cr045_S131_mutB crRNA. A promising guide for detecting ORF1AB:D1183Y_mut mutation found in CA clade 20C was identified as being the JS_cr043_D1183Y_mutB crRNA. A promising guide for detecting Spike:W152C_mut mutation found in CA clade 20C was identified as being the JS_cr047_W152C_mutB crRNA.

(55) FIG. 54A-54B illustrate that crRNAs described in Table 5 can distinguish variant and mutant California (CA B.1.429) strains. FIG. 54A shows a graph key where the comparative ratio between wild type and variant California (CA) SARS-CoV-2 strains is shown on the Y-axis using a log 2 scale. When the comparative ratio is high (greater than 1), the guide RNAs employed in the assay mixture detects wild type (e.g., WA1) strains more efficiently. But when the comparative ratio is low (less than 1), the guide RNAs employed in the assay mixture detect variant strains (e.g., CA variant strains) more efficiently. FIG. 54B illustrates detection of 20C CA/B.1.429 mutant and wild type SARS-CoV-2 of the California (CA) clade using various crRNAs designed to detect such SARS-CoV-2 strains (see Table 5). Some crRNAs designed by the Sherlock method. This experiment demonstrates that JScr56, JScr57, JScr58, JScr46 guides are specific for WA1 (wt) and JScr37, JScr45 are guides specific for the CA strain.

(56) FIG. 55 illustrates detection of a specific mutation (D614G) in wild type SARS-CoV-2 (WA1 with the D614 amino acid in the Spike protein) and variant SARS-CoV-2 (UK and several others with the G614 amino acid in the Spike protein) using some of the crRNAs described in Table 5. To obtain the data in FIG. 55, several crRNA were tested against samples containing various mutations of interest in newly circulating strains. FIG. 55 demonstrates which guide RNAs are good at differentiating between D614 vs. G614 mutations (using JScr4 vs. JScr12, respectively). Hence the crRNAs described herein can detect strains with the spike D614G amino acid mutation caused by an A-to-G nucleotide mutation at position 23,403 in the Wuhan reference strain.

(57) FIG. 56 illustrates one example of a fluorescence imaging system. Example design details are provided herein.

(58) FIG. 57 illustrates a schematic view of the fluorescence imaging system of FIG. 60.

(59) FIG. 58A illustrates companion schematic views of the fluorescence imaging system of FIG. 56 including an observation orientation of samples relative to an excitation source.

(60) FIG. 58B illustrates companion views of the fluorescence imaging system of FIG. 56 with an example fluorescence profile.

(61) FIG. 59A illustrates another example of a fluorescence imaging system. Example design details are provided herein.

(62) FIG. 59B illustrates a side view of the fluorescence imaging system of FIG. 59A.

(63) FIG. 60 illustrates a cross sectional view of the fluorescence imaging system of FIG. 56B.

(64) FIG. 61 illustrates one example of an optical layout based on the fluorescence imaging system shown in FIG. 60.

(65) FIGS. 62A-62B illustrate one prophetic example of sensitivity of a fluorescence imaging system described herein.

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(66) Described herein are methods, kits, compositions, and devices for detecting and/or quantifying SARS-CoV-2 viral infections. Since its emergence in late December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has infected more than 214,894 people globally (Dong et al. (February 2020)). The novel causative virus, SARS-CoV-2, was determined to belong to the Betacoronavirus genera, with 70% similarity at the genome level to SARS-CoV. Similar to SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 uses the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as a cellular receptor (Yan et al. (March 2020); Hoffman et al. (March 2020); Walls et al. (March 2020).

(67) As the virus continues to spread globally and in the United States, rapid, accurate testing to diagnose patients has become essential. Current tests for COVID-19 are based on RT-qPCR assays. The World Health Organization reported various primer sets by the governments of China, Germany, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the United States. In the US in particular, technical challenges with the first test developed by the CDC left the nation with minimal diagnostic capacity during the first weeks of the pandemic (Sharfstein et al. (March 2020)). A qualitative test for SARs-CoV-2 RNA that is easy to handle and field-deployable could rapidly increase diagnostic capacity and allow screening at airports, borders, and clinics.

(68) Methods, kits and devices are described herein for rapidly detecting and/or quantifying SARs-CoV-2. The methods can include (a) incubating a sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA with a Cas13 protein, at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), and a reporter RNA for a period of time sufficient to form one or more reporter RNA cleavage product(s); and (b) detecting level(s) of reporter RNA cleavage product(s) with a detector. Such methods are useful for detecting whether the sample contains one or more copies of a SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The methods are also useful for detecting the absence of a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

(69) In some aspects provided herein are methods for diagnosing the presence or absence of an SARS-CoV-2 infection comprising incubating a mixture comprising a sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA, a Cas13 protein, at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), and a reporter RNA for a period of time to form any reporter RNA cleavage product(s) that may be present in the mixture; and detecting level(s) of reporter RNA cleavage product(s) that may be present in the mixture with a detector. In some cases, the SARS-CoV-2 RNA in a sample and/or the RNA cleavage products are not reverse transcribed prior to the detecting step. The presence or absence of a SARS-CoV-2 infection in patient is detected by qualitatively or quantitatively detecting level of reporter RNA cleavage product(s) that may be present in the mixture.

(70) The methods described herein have various advantages. For example, the methods described herein can directly detect RNA without additional manipulations. No RNA amplification is generally needed, whereas currently available methods (e.g., SHERLOCK) require RNA amplification to be sufficiently sensitive. The methods, kits, and devices described herein ar rapid, providing results within 30 minutes. Expensive lab equipment and expertise is not needed. The methods described herein are amenable to many different sample types (blood, nasal/oral swab, etc.). The methods, kits, and devices described herein are easily deployable in the field (airport screenings, borders, resource poor areas) so that potentially infected people will not need to go to hospitals and clinics where non-infected patients, vulnerable persons, and highly trained, urgently needed medical people may be. While testing has been largely been performed in medical facilities or clinics, the easy deployment of the methods disclosed herein facilitate rapid testing in the field. Testing can also extend beyond those isolated in facilities needed for vulnerable populations and trained personnel needed for urgent and complex medical procedures.

(71) CRISPR-Cas13 has emerged as a viable alternative to conventional methods of detecting and quantifying RNA by RT-PCR. The advantages of using CRISPR-Cas13 can be leveraged for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics. The Cas13 protein targets RNA directly, and it can be programmed with crRNAs to provide a platform for specific RNA sensing. By coupling it to an RNA-based reporter, the collateral or non-specific RNase activity of the Cas13 protein can be harnessed for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

(72) Although the limit of detection for SARS-CoV-2 has not been fully explored, recent reports indicate that pharyngeal virus shedding is very high during the first week of symptoms (peak at 7.1110.sup.1 copies/throat swab). The average viral RNA load was 6.76910.sup.5 copies/swab through day 5 of symptoms (Woelfel (March 2020)). Earlier in 2017 and 2018, the laboratory of Dr. Feng Zhang reported a Cas13-based detection system that reached attomolar and zeptomolar sensitivity in detecting Zika virus, but it included an additional reverse transcription step for isothermal amplification of Zika virus cDNA, which was ultimately back-transcribed into RNA for RNA-based detection, a method referred to as SHERLOCK (Specific High Sensitivity Enzymatic Reporter UnLOCKing) (Gootenberg et al. Science 356(6336):438-42 (2017): Gootenberg et al. Science 360(6387): 439-44 (2018)). Although this method improved the sensitivity of Cas13, it introduced two unwanted steps involving reverse transcription and in vitro transcription, which minimizes its potential as a field-deployable and point-of-care device.

(73) The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infections, quantifying SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations, identifying the presence of different SARS-CoV-2 splice variants and/or mutations, and/or monitoring reactivation of SARS-CoV-2 transcription.

(74) In some cases, the methods can be performed in a single tube, for example, the same tube used for collection and RNA extraction. This method provides a single step point of care diagnostic method. In other cases, the methods can be performed in a two-chamber system. For example, the collection swab containing a biological sample can be directly inserted into chamber one of such a two chamber system. After agitation, removal of the swab, and lysis of biological materials in the sample, the division between the two chambers can be broken or removed, and the contents of the first chamber can be allowed to flow into the second chamber. The second chamber can contain the Cas13 protein, the selected crRNA(s), and the reporter RNA so that the assay for SARS-CoV-2 can be performed.

(75) Chamber one can contain a buffer that would facilitate lysis of the viral particles and release of genomic material. Examples of lysis buffers that can be used include, but are not limited to PBS, commercial lysis buffers such as Qiagen RLT+buffer or Quick Extract, DNA/RNA Shield, and various concentrations of detergents such as Triton X-100, Tween 20, NP-40, or Oleth-8.

(76) Following agitation and subsequent removal of the swab, the chamber may be briefly (e.g., 2-5 mins) heated (e.g., 55 C. or 95 C.) to further facilitate lysis. Then, the division between the two chambers would be broken or removed, and the nasal extract buffer would be allowed to flow into and reconstitute the second chamber, which would contain the lyophilized reagents for the Cas13 assay (Cas13 RNPs and reporter RNA molecules).

(77) Use of such assay tubes can provide single step point of care diagnostic methods and devices.

(78) The methods, devices and compositions described herein for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection can involve incubating a mixture having a sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA, a Cas13 protein, at least one CRISPR RNA (crRNA), and a reporter RNA for a period of time to form reporter RNA cleavage products that may be present in the mixture and detecting a level of any such reporter RNA cleavage products with a detector. The detector can be a fluorescence detector such as a short quenched-fluorescent RNA detector, or Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) detector.

(79) The reporter RNA can, for example, be at least one quenched-fluorescent RNA reporter. Such quenched-fluorescent RNA reporter can optimize fluorescence detection. The quenched-fluorescent RNA reporters include an RNA oligonucleotide with both a fluorophore and a quencher of the fluorophore. The quencher decreases or eliminates the fluorescence of the fluorophore. When the Cas13 protein cleaves the RNA reporter, the fluorophore is separated from the associated quencher, such that a fluorescence signal becomes detectable.

(80) One example of such a fluorophore quencher-labelled RNA reporter is the RNaseAlert (IDT). RNaseAlert was developed to detect RNase contaminations in a laboratory, and the substrate sequence is optimized for RNase A species. Another approach is to use lateral flow strips to detect a FAM-biotin reporter that, when cleaved by Cas13, is detected by anti-FAM antibody-gold nanoparticle conjugates on the strip. Although this allows for instrument-free detection, it requires 90-120 minutes for readout, compared to under 30 minutes for most fluorescence-based assays (Gootenberg et al. Science. 360(6387):439-44 (April 2018)).

(81) The sequence of the reporter RNA can be optimized for Cas13 cleavage. Different Cas13 homologs can have different sequence preferences at the cleavage site. In some cases, Cas13 preferentially exerts RNase cleavage activity at exposed uridine sites or adenosine sites. There are also secondary preferences for highly active homologs.

(82) The fluorophores used for the fluorophore quencher-labelled RNA reporters can include Alexa Fluor 430, STAR 520, Brilliant Violet510, Brilliant Violet605, Brilliant Violet610, or a combination thereof.

(83) The fluorophores used for the fluorophore quencher-labelled RNA reporters can include Dabcyl, QSY 7, QSY 9, QSY 21, QSY 35, Iowa Black Quencher (IDT), or a combination thereof. Many quencher moieties are available, for example, from ThermoFisher Scientific.

(84) The inventors have tested 5-mer homopolymers for all ribonucleotides. Based on these preferences, various RNA oligonucleotides, labeled at the 5 and 3 ends of the oligonucleotides using an Iowa Black Quencher (IDT) and FAM fluorophore, and systematically test these sequences in the trans-ssRNA cleavage assay as described in the Examples. The best sequence can be used in the methods and devices described herein. Such reporter RNAs can also be used in kits and for mobile device testing.

(85) Various mechanisms and devices can be employed to detect fluorescence. Some mechanism or devices can be used to help eliminate background fluorescence. For example, reducing fluorescence from outside the detection focal plane can improve the signal-to-noise ratio, and consequently, the resolution of signal from the RNA cleavage products of interest. Total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) enables very low background fluorescence and single molecule sensitivity with a sufficiently sensitive camera. As described herein mobile phones now have sufficient sensitivity for detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

(86) In some cases, both Cas13 and reporter RNA were tethered to a solid surface, upon addition of crRNA and SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples, an activated Cas13 can generate small fluorescent spots on the solid surface when imaged using Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF). To optimize this case, the fluorophore side of reporter RNA is tethered to the solid surface as well so that cleavage permits the quencher portion of the reporter RNA to diffuse away. The Cas13 protein can be tethered to the solid surface with a tether that is long enough to allow it to cleave multiple RNA reporter molecules. Counting the bright spots emerging on the solid surface the viral load can be quantified. Use of TIRF in the portable system facilitates detection and reduces background so that the RNA cleavage product signals can readily be detected.

(87) In some cases, a ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex of the Cas13 protein and the crRNA can be tethered to the solid surface. The crRNA would then not need to be added later. Instead, only the sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA would need to be contacted with the solid surface.

(88) In some cases, a biological sample is isolated from a patient. Non-limiting examples of suitable biological samples include saliva, sputum, mucus, nasopharyngeal samples, blood, serum, plasma, urine, aspirate, and biopsy samples. Thus, the term sample with respect to a patient can include RNA. Biological samples encompass saliva, sputum, mucus, and other liquid samples of biological origin, solid tissue samples such as a biopsy specimen or tissue cultures or cells derived therefrom and the progeny thereof. The definition also includes samples that have been manipulated in any way after their procurement, such as by treatment with reagents, washed, or enrichment for certain cell populations. The definition also includes sample that have been enriched for particular types of molecules, e.g., RNAs. The term sample encompasses biological samples such as a clinical sample such as saliva, sputum, mucus, nasopharyngeal samples, blood, plasma, serum, aspirate, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), and also includes tissue obtained by surgical resection, tissue obtained by biopsy, cells in culture, cell supernatants, cell lysates, tissue samples, organs, bone marrow, and the like. A biological sample includes biological fluids derived from cells and/or viruses (e.g., from infected cells). A sample containing RNAs can be obtained from such cells (e.g., a cell lysate or other cell extract comprising RNAs). A sample can comprise, or can be obtained from, any of a variety of bodily fluids (e.g., saliva, mucus, or sputum), cells, tissues, organs, or acellular fluids.

(89) In some cases, the biological sample is isolated from a patient known to have or suspected to have SARS-CoV-2. In other cases, the biological sample is isolated from a patient not known have SARS-CoV-2. In other cases, the biological sample is isolated from a patient known to have, or suspected to not have, SARS-CoV-2. In other words, the methods and devices described herein can be used to identity subjects that have SARS-CoV-2 infection and to confirm that subjects do not have SARS-CoV-2 RNA infection.

(90) In some cases, it may not be known whether the biological sample contains RNA. How-ever, such biological samples can still be tested using the methods described herein. For example, biological samples can be subjected to lysis. RNA extraction, incubation with Cas13 and crRNAs, etc. whether or not the sample actually contains RNA, and whether or not a sample contains SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

(91) In some cases, sample that may contain RNA that is incubated with a Cas13 protein (some previously known as C2c2). When a crRNA is present, the Cas13 proteins bind and cleave RNA substrates, rather than DNA substrates, to which Cas9 can bind. Cas13 contains two Higher Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes Nucleotide-binding (HEPN) domains for RNA cleavage, consistent with known roles for HEPN domains in other proteins. In some cases, the Cas13 proteins can have sequence variation and/or be from other organisms. For example, the Cas13 proteins can have at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to any of the foregoing Cas 13 sequences or to a Cas13 in the following bacteria: Leptotrichia wadei, Leptotrichia buccalis, Rhodobacter capsulatus, Herbinix hemicellulosilytica, Leptotrichia buccalis (Lbu). Listeria seeligeri, Paludibacter propionicigenes, Lachnospiraceae bacterium, [Eubacterium] rectale, Listeria newyjorkensis, Clostridium aminophilum, and/or Leptotrichia shahii.

(92) For example, a Leptotrichia wadei Cas13a endonuclease can be used that has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:36; NCBI accession no. WP_036059678.1).

(93) TABLE-US-00001 1 MKITKIDGVSHYKKQDKGILKKKWKDLDERKQREKIEARY 41 NKQIESKIYKEFFRLKNKKRIEKEEDQNIKSLYFFIKELY 81 LNEKNEEWELKNINLEILDDKERVIKGYKFKEDVYFFKEG 121 YKEYYLRILFNNLIEKVQNENREKVRKNKEFLDLKEIFKK 161 YKNRKIDLLLKSINNNKINLEYKKENVNEEIYGINPTNDR 201 EMTFYELLKEIIEKKDEQKSILEEKLDNFDITNFLENIEK 241 IFNEETEINIIKGKVLNELREYIKEKEENNSDNKLKQIYN 281 LELKKYIENNFSYKKQKSKSKNGKNDYLYLNFLKKIMFIE 321 EVDEKKEINKEKFKNKINSNFKNLFVQHILDYGKLLYYKE 361 NDEYIKNTGQLETKDLEYIKTKETLIRKMAVLVSFAANSY 401 YNLFGRVSGDILGTEVVKSSKTNVIKVGSHIFKEKMLNYF 441 FDFEIFDANKIVEILESISYSIYNVRNGVGHFNKLILGKY 481 KKKDINTNKRIEEDLNNNEEIKGYFIKKRGEIERKVKEKF 521 LSNNLQYYYSKEKIENYFEVYEFEILKRKIPFAPNEKRII 561 KKGEDLFNNKNNKKYEYFKNFDKNSAEEKKEFLKTRNFLL 601 KELYYNNFYKEFLSKKEEFEKIVLEVKEEKKSRGNINNKK 641 SGVSFQSIDDYDTKINISDYIASIHKKEMERVEKYNEEKQ 681 KDTAKYIRDFVEEIFLTGFINYLEKDKRLHFLKEEFSILC 721 NNNNNVVDFNININEEKIKEFLKENDSKTLNLYLFFNMID 761 SKRISEFRNELVKYKQFTKKRLDEEKEFLGIKIELYETLI 801 EFVILTREKLDTKKSEEIDAWLVDKLYVKDSNEYKEYEEI 841 LKLFVDEKILSSKEAPYYATDNKTPILLSNFEKTRKYGTQ 881 SFLSEIQSNYKYSKVEKENIEDYNKKEEIEQKKKSNIEKL 921 QDLKVELHKKWEQNKITEKEIEKYNNTTRKINEYNYLKNK 961 EELQNVYLLHEMLSDLLARNVAFFNKWERDFKFIVIAIKQ 1001 FLRENDKEKVNEFLNPPDNSKGKKVYFSVSKYKNTVENID 1041 GIHKNFMNLIFLNNKFMNRKIDKMNCAIWVYFRNYIAHFL 1081 HLHTKNEKISLISQMNLLIKLFSYDKKVQNHILKSTKTLL 1121 EKYNIQINFEISNDKNEVFKYKIKNRLYSKKGKMLGKNNK 1161 LENEFLENVKAMLEYSE

(94) Other sequences for Leptotrichia wadei Cas13a endonucleases are also available, such as those NCBI accession nos. BBM46759.1, BBM48616.1, BBM48974.1, BBM48975.1, and WP_021746003.1, 101261 In another example, a Herbinix hemicellulosilytica Cas13a endonuclease can be used that has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:37; NCBI accession no. WP_103203632.1).

(95) TABLE-US-00002 1 MKLTRRRISGNSVDQKITAAFYRDMSQGLLYYDSEDNDCT 41 DKVIESMDFERSWRGRILKNGEDDKNPFYMFVKGLVGSND 81 KIVCEPIDVDSDPDNLDILINKNLTGFGRNLKAPDSNDTL 121 ENLIRKIQAGIPEEEVLPELKKIKEMIQKDIVNRKEQLLK 161 SIKNNRIPFSLEGSKLVPSTKKMKWLFKLIDVPNKTFNEK 201 MLEKYWEIYDYDKLKANITNRLDKTDKKARSISRAVSEEL 241 REYHKNLRTNYNRFVSGDRPAAGLDNGGSAKYNPDKEEFL 281 LFLKEVEQYFKKYFPVKSKHSNKSKDKSLVDKYKNYCSYK 321 VVKKEVNRSIINQLVAGLIQQGKLLYYFYYNDTWQEDFLN 361 SYGLSYIQVEEAFKKSVMTSLSWGINRLTSFFIDDSNTVK 401 FDDITTKKAKEAIESNYFNKLRTCSRMQDHFKEKLAFFYP 441 VYVKDKKDRPDDDIENLIVLVKNAIESVSYLRNRTFHFKE 481 SSLLELLKELDDKNSGQNKIDYSVAAEFIKRDIENLYDVF 521 REQIRSLGIAEYYKADMISDCFKTCGLEFALYSPKNSLMP 561 AFKNVYKRGANLNKAYIRDKGPKETGDQGQNSYKALEEYR 601 ELTWYIEVKNNDQSYNAYKNLLQLIYYHAFLPEVRENEAL 641 ITDFINRTKEWNRKETEERLNTKNNKKHKNFDENDDITVN 681 TYRYESIPDYQGESLDDYLKVLQRKQMARAKEVNEKEEGN 721 NNYIQFIRDVVVWAFGAYLENKLKNYKNELQPPLSKENIG 761 LNDTLKELFPEEKVKSPFNIKCRFSISTFIDNKGKSTDNT 801 SAEAVKTDGKEDEKDKKNIKRKDLLCFYLFLRLLDENEIC 841 KLQHQFIKYRCSLKERRFPGNRTKLEKETELLAELEELME 881 LVRFTMPSIPEISAKAESGYDTMIKKYFKDFIEKKVFKNP 921 KTSNLYYHSDSKTPVTRKYMALLMRSAPLHLYKDIFKGYY 961 LITKKECLEYIKLSNIIKDYQNSLNELHEQLERIKLKSEK 1001 QNGKDSLYLDKKDFYKVKEYVENLEQVARYKHLQHKINFE 1041 SLYRIFRIHVDIAARMVGYTQDWERDMHFLFKALVYNGVL 1081 EERRFEAIFNNNDDNNDGRIVKKIQNNLNNKNRELVSMLC 1121 WNKKLNKNEFGAIIWKRNPIAHLNHFTQTEQNSKSSLESL 1161 INSLRILLAYDRKRQNAVTKTINDLLLNDYHIRIKWEGRV 1201 DEGQIYFNIKEKEDIENEPIIHLKHLHKKDCYIYKNSYMF 1241 DEQKEWICNGIKEEVYDKSILKCIGNLFKFDYEDKNKSSA 1281 NPKHT

(96) However, in some cases the Cas13 proteins with the SEQ ID NO:37 sequence are not used.

(97) In another example, a Leptotrichia buccalis Cas13a endonuclease can be used that has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:38; NCBI accession no. WP_015770004.1).

(98) TABLE-US-00003 1 MKVTKVGGISHKKYTSEGRLVKSESEENRTDERLSALLNM 41 RLDMYIKNPSSTETKENQKRIGKLKKFFSNKMVYLKDNTL 81 SLKNGKKENIDREYSETDILESDVRDKKNFAVLKKIYLNE 121 NVNSEELEVFRNDIKKKLNKINSLKYSFEKNKANYQKINE 161 NNIEKVEGKSKRNIIYDYYRESAKRDAYVSNVKEAFDKLY 201 KEEDIAKLVLEIENLTKLEKYKIREFYHEIIGRKNDKENF 241 AKIIYEEIQNVNNMKELIEKVPDMSELKKSQVFYKYYLDK 281 EELNDKNIKYAFCHFVEIEMSQLLKNYVYKRLSNISNDKI 321 KRIFEYQNLKKLIENKLLNKLDTYVRNCGKYNYYLQDGEI 361 ATSDFIARNRQNEAFLRNIIGVSSVAYFSLRNILETENEN 401 DITGRMRGKTVKNNKGEEKYVSGEVDKIYNENKKNEVKEN 441 LKMFYSYDFNMDNKNEIEDFFANIDEAISSIRHGIVHFNL 481 ELEGKDIFAFKNIAPSEISKKMFQNEINEKKLKLKIFRQL 521 NSANVFRYLEKYKILNYLKRTRFEFVNKNIPFVPSFTKLY 561 SRIDDLKNSLGIYWKTPKTNDDNKTKEIIDAQIYLLKNIY 601 YGEFLNYFMSNNGNFFEISKEIIELNKNDKRNLKTGFYKL 641 QKFEDIQEKIPKEYLANIQSLYMINAGNQDEEEKDTYIDF 681 IQKIFLKGFMTYLANNGRLSLIYIGSDEETNTSLAEKKQE 721 FDKFLKKYEQNNNIKIPYEINEFLREIKLGNILKYTERLN 761 MFYLILKLLNHKELTNLKGSLEKYQSANKEEAFSDQLELI 801 NLLNLDNNRVTEDFELEADEIGKFLDFNGNKVKDNKELKK 841 FDTNKIYFDGENIIKHRAFYNIKKYGMLNLLEKIADKAGY 881 KISIEELKKYSNKKNEIEKNHKMQENLHRKYARPRKDEKF 921 TDEDYESYKQAIENIEEYTHLKNKVEFNELNLLQGLLLRI 961 LHRLVGYTSIWERDLRFRLKGEFPENQYIEEIFNFENKKN 1001 VKYKGGQIVEKYIKFYKELHQNDEVKINKYSSANIKVLKQ 1041 EKKDLYIRNYIAHFNYIPHAEISLLEVLENLRKLLSYDRK 1081 LKNAVMKSVVDILKEYGFVATFKIGADKKIGIQTLESEKI 1121 VHLKNLKKKKLMTDRNSEELCKLVKIMFEYKMEEKKSEN

(99) However, in some cases the Cas13 proteins with the SEQ ID NO:38 sequence are not used.

(100) In another example, a Leptotrichia seeligeri Cas13a endonuclease can be used that has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:39; NCBI accession no. WP_012985477.1).

(101) TABLE-US-00004 1 MWISIKTLIHHLGVLFFCDYMYNRREKKIIEVKTMRITKV 41 EVDRKKVLISRDKNGGKLVYENEMQDNTEQIMHHKKSSFY 81 KSVVNKTICRPEQKQMKKLVHGLLQENSQEKIKVSDVTKL 121 NISNFLNHRFKKSLYYFPENSPDKSEEYRIEINLSQLLED 161 SLKKQQGTFICWESFSKDMELYINWAENYISSKTKLIKKS 201 IRNNRIQSTESRSGQLMDRYMKDILNKNKPFDIQSVSEKY 241 QLEKLTSALKATFKEAKKNDKEINYKLKSTLQNHERQIIE 281 ELKENSELNQFNIEIRKHLETYFPIKKTNRKVGDIRNLEI 321 GEIQKIVNHRLKNKIVQRILQEGKLASYEIESTVNSNSLQ 361 KIKIEEAFALKFINACLFASNNLRNMVYPVCKKDILMIGE 401 FKNSFKEIKHKKFIRQWSQFFSQEITVDDIELASWGLRGA 441 IAPIRNEIIHLKKHSWKKFFNNPTFKVKKSKIINGKTKDV 481 TSEFLYKETLFKDYFYSELDSVPELIINKMESSKILDYYS 521 SDQLNQVFTIPNFELSLLTSAVPFAPSFKRVYLKGFDYQN 561 QDEAQPDYNLKLNIYNEKAFNSEAFQAQYSLFKMVYYQVF 601 LPQFTTNNDLFKSSVDFILTLNKERKGYAKAFQDIRKMNK 641 DEKPSEYMSYIQSQLMLYQKKQEEKEKINHFEKFINQVFI 681 KGFNSFIEKNRLTYTCHPTKNTVPENDNIEIPFHTDMDDS 721 NIAFWLMCKLLDAKQLSELRNEMIKFSCSLQSTEEISTFT 761 KAREVIGLALLNGEKGCNDWKELFDDKEAWKKNMSLYVSE 801 ELLQSLPYTQEDGQTPVINRSIDLVKKYGTETILEKLFSS 841 SDDYKVSAKDIAKLHEYDVTEKIAQQESLHKQWIEKPGLA 881 RDSAWTKKYQNVINDISNYQWAKTKVELTQVRHLHQLTID 921 LLSRLAGYMSIADRDFQFSSNYILERENSEYRVTSWILLS 961 ENKNKNKYNDYELYNLKNASIKVSSKNDPQLKVDLKQLRL 1001 TLEYLELFDNRLKEKRNNISHFNYLNGQLGNSILELFDDA 1041 RDVLSYDRKLKNAVSKSLKEILSSHGMEVTFKPLYQTNHH 1081 LKIDKLQPKKIHHLGEKSTVSSNQVSNEYCQLVRTLLTMK

(102) For example, a Paludibacter propionicigenes Cas13a endonuclease can be used that has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:48; NCBI accession no. WP_013443710.1).

(103) TABLE-US-00005 1 MRVSKVKVKDGGKDKMVLVHRKTTGAQLVYSGQPVSNETS 41 NILPEKKRQSFDLSTLNKTIIKFDTAKKQKLNVDQYKIVE 81 KIFKYPKQELPKQIKAEEILPFLNHKFQEPVKYWKNGKEE 121 SFNLTLLIVEAVQAQDKRKLQPYYDWKTWYIQTKSDLLKK 161 SIENNRIDLTENLSKRKKALLAWETEFTASGSIDLTHYHK 201 VYMTDVLCKMLQDVKPLTDDKGKINTNAYHRGLKKALQNH 241 QPAIFGTREVPNEANRADNQLSIYHLEVVKYLEHYFPIKT 281 SKRRNTADDIAHYLKAQTLKTTIEKQLVNAIRANIIQQGK 321 TNHHELKADTTSNDLIRIKTNEAFVLNLTGTCAFAANNIR 361 NMVDNEQTNDILGKGDFIKSLLKDNTNSQLYSFFFGEGLS 401 TNKAEKETQLWGIRGAVQQIRNNVNHYKKDALKTVFNISN 441 FENPTITDPKQQTNYADTIYKARFINELEKIPEAFAQQLK 481 TGGAVSYYTIENLKSLLTTFQFSLCRSTIPFAPGFKKVFN 521 GGINYQNAKQDESFYELMLEQYLRKENFAEESYNARYFML 561 KLIYNNLFLPGFTTDRKAFADSVGTVQMQNKKQAEKVNPR 601 KKEAYAFEAVRPMTAADSIADYMAYVQSELMQEQNKKEEK 641 VAEETRINFEKFVLQVFIKGFDSFLRAKEFDFVQMPQPQL 681 TATASNQQKADKLNQLEASITADCKLTPQYAKADDATHIA 721 FYVFCKLLDAAHLSNLRNELIKFRESVNEFKFHHLLEIIE 761 ICLLSADVVPTDYRDLYSSEADCLARLRPFIEQGADITNW 801 SDLFVQSDKHSPVIHANIELSVKYGTTKLLEQIINKDTQF 841 KTTEANFTAWNTAQKSIEQLIKQREDHHEQWVKAKNADDK 881 EKQERKREKSNFAQKFIEKHGDDYLDICDYINTYNWLDNK 921 MHFVHLNRLHGLTIELLGRMAGFVALFDRDFQFFDEQQIA 961 DEFKLHGFVNLHSIDKKLNEVPTKKIKEIYDIRNKIIQIN 1001 GNKINESVRANLIQFISSKRNYYNNAFLHVSNDEIKEKQM 1041 YDIRNHIAHFNYLTKDAADFSLIDLINELRELLHYDRKLK 1081 NAVSKAFIDLFDKHGMILKLKLNADHKLKVESLEPKKIYH 1121 LGSSAKDKPEYQYCTNQVMMAYCNMCRSLLEMKK

(104) For example, a Lachnospiraceae bacterium Cas13a endonuclease can be used that has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:40; NCBT accession no. WP_022785443.1).

(105) TABLE-US-00006 1 MKISKVREENRGAKLTVNAKTAVVSENRSQEGILYNDPSR 41 YGKSRKNDEDRDRYIESRLKSSGKLYRIFNEDKNKRETDE 81 LQWFLSEIVKKINRRNGLVLSDMLSVDDRAFEKAFEKYAE 121 LSYTNRRNKVSGSPAFETCGVDAATAERLKGIISETNFIN 161 RIKNNIDNKVSEDIIDRIIAKYLKKSLCRERVKRGLKKLL 201 MNAFDLPYSDPDIDVQRDFIDYVLEDFYHVRAKSQVSRSI 241 KNMNMPVQPEGDGKFAITVSKGGTESGNKRSAEKEAFKKF 281 LSDYASLDERVRDDMLRRMRRLVVLYFYGSDDSKLSDVNE 321 KFDVWEDHAARRVDNREFIKLPLENKLANGKTDKDAERIR 361 KNTVKELYRNQNIGCYRQAVKAVEEDNNGRYFDDKMLNMF 401 FIHRIEYGVEKIYANLKQVTEFKARTGYLSEKIWKDLINY 441 ISIKYIAMGKAVYNYAMDELNASDKKEIELGKISEEYLSG 481 ISSFDYELIKAEEMLQRETAVYVAFAARHLSSQTVELDSE 521 NSDFLLLKPKGTMDKNDKNKLASNNILNFLKDKETLRDTI 561 LQYFGGHSLWTDFPFDKYLAGGKDDVDFLTDLKDVIYSMR 601 NDSFHYATENHNNGKWNKELISAMFEHETERMTVVMKDKF 641 YSNNLPMFYKNDDLKKLLIDLYKDNVERASQVPSFNKVFV 681 RKNFPALVRDKDNLGIELDLKADADKGENELKFYNALYYM 721 FKEIYYNAFLNDKNVRERFITKATKVADNYDRNKERNLKD 761 RIKSAGSDEKKKLREQLQNYIAENDFGQRIKNIVQVNPDY 801 TLAQICQLIMTEYNQQNNGCMQKKSAARKDINKDSYQHYK 841 MLLLVNLRKAFLEFIKENYAFVLKPYKHDLCDKADFVPDF 881 AKYVHPYAGLISRVAGSSELQKWYIVSRFLSPAQANHMLG 921 FLHSYKQYVWDIYRRASETGTEINHSIAEDKIAGVDITDV 961 DAVIDLSVKLCGTISSEISDYFKDDEVYAEYISSYLDFEY 1001 DGGNYKDSLNRFCNSDAVNDQKVALYYDGEHPKLNRNIIL 1041 SKLYGERRFLEKITDRVSRSDIVEYYKLKKETSQYQTKGI 1081 FDSEDEQKNIKKFQEMKNIVEFRDLMDYSEIADELQGQLI 1121 NWIYLRERDLMNFQLGYHYACLNNDSNKQATYVTLDYQGK 1161 KNRKINGAILYQICAMYINGLPLYYVDKDSSEWTVSDGKE 1201 STGAKIGEFYRYAKSFENTSDCYASGLEIFENISEHDNIT 1241 ELRNYIEHFRYYSSFDRSFLGIYSEVFDRFFTYDLKYRKN 1281 VPTILYNILLQHFVNVRFEFVSGKKMIGIDKKDRKIAKEK 1321 ECARITIREKNGVYSEQFTYKLKNGTVYVDARDKRYLQSI 1361 IRLLFYPEKVNMDEMIEVKEKKKPSDNNTGKGYSKRDRQQ 1401 DRKEYDKYKEKKKKEGNFLSGMGGNINWDEINAQLKN

(106) For example, a Leptotrichia shahii Cas13a endonuclease can be used that has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:41; NCBI accession no. BBM39911.1).

(107) TABLE-US-00007 1 MGNLFGHKRWYEVRDKKDFKIKRKVKVKRNYDGNKYILNI 41 NENNNKEKIDNNKFIRKYINYKKNDNILKEFTRKFHAGNI 81 LFKLKGKEGIIRIENNDDFLETEEVVLYIEAYGKSEKLKA 121 LGITKKKIIDEAIRQGITKDDKKIEIKRQENEEEIEIDIR 161 DEYTNKTLNDCSIILRIIENDELETKKSIYEIFKNINMSL 201 YKIIEKIIENETEKVFENRYYEEHLREKLLKDDKIDVILT 241 NFMEIREKIKSNLEILGFVKFYLNVGGDKKKSKNKKMLVE 281 KILNINVDLTVEDIADFVIKELEFWNITKRIEKVKKVNNE 321 FLEKRRNRTYIKSYVLLDKHEKFKIERENKKDKIVKFFVE 361 NIKNNSIKEKIEKILAEFKIDELIKKLEKELKKGNCDTEI 401 FGIFKKHYKVNFDSKKFSKKSDEEKELYKIIYRYLKGRIE 441 KILVNEQKVRLKKMEKIEIEKILNESILSEKILKRVKQYT 481 LEHIMYLGKLRHNDIDMTTVNTDDFSRLHAKEELDLELIT 521 FFASTNMELNKIFSRENINNDENIDFFGGDREKNYVLDKK 561 ILNSKIKIIRDLDFIDNKNNITNNFIRKFTKIGTNERNRI 601 LHAISKERDLQGTQDDYNKVINIIQNLKISDEEVSNALNL 641 DVVFKDKKNIITKINDIKISEENNNDIKYLPSFSKVLPEI 681 LNLYRNNPKNEPFDTIETEKIVLNALIYVNKELYKKLILE 721 DDLEENESKNIFLQELKKTLGNIDEIDENIIENYYKNAQI 761 SASKGNNKAIKKYQKKVIECYIGYLRKNYEELFDFSDFKM 801 NIQEIKKQIKDINDNKTYERITVKTSDKTIVINDDFEYII 841 SIFALLNSNAVINKIRNRFFATSVWLNTSEYQNIIDILDE 881 IMQLNTLRNECITENWNLNLEEFIQKMKEIEKDFDDFKIQ 921 TKKEIFNNYYEDIKNNILTEFKDDINGCDVLEKKLEKIVI 961 FDDETKFEIDKKSNILQDEQRKLSNINKKDLKKKVDQYIK 1001 DKDQEIKSKILCRIIFNSDFLKKYKKEIDNLIEDMESENE 1041 NKFQEIYYPKERKNELYIYKKNLFLNIGNPNFDKIYGLIS 1081 NDIKMADAKFLFNIDGKNIRKNKISEIDAILKNLNDKLNG 1121 YSKEYKEKYIKKLKENDDFFAKNIQNKNYKSFEKDYNRVS 1161 EYKKIRDLVEFNYLNKIESYLIDENWKLAIQMARFERDMH 1201 YIVNGLRELGIIKLSGYNTGISRAYPKRNGSDGFYTTTAY 1241 YKFFDEESYKNFEKICYGFGIDLSENSEINKPENESIRNY 1281 ISHFYIVRNPFADYSIAEQIDRVSNLLSYSTRYNNSTYAS 1321 VFEVFKKDVNLDYDELKNKFKLIGNNDILERLMKPKKVSV 1361 LELESYNSDYIKNLIIELLTKIENTNDTL

(108) In another example, a Leptotrichia buccalis C-1013-b Cas13a endonuclease can have the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:42, NCBI accession no. C7NBY4; AltName LbuC2c2).

(109) TABLE-US-00008 1 MKVTKVGGISHKKYTSEGRLVKSESEENRTDERLSALLNM 41 RLDMYIKNPSSTETKENQKRIGKLKKFFSNKMVYLKDNTL 81 SLKNGKKENIDREYSETDILESDVRDKKNFAVLKKIYLNE 121 NVNSEELEVFRNDIKKKLNKINSLLYSFEKNKANYQKINE 161 NNIEKVEGKSKRNIIYDYYRESAKRDAYVSNVKEAFDKLY 201 KEEDIAKLVLEIENLTKLEKYKIREFYHEIIGRKNDKENF 241 AKIIYEEIQNVNNMKELIEKVPDMSELKKSQVFYKYYLDK 281 EELNDKNIKYAFCHFVEIEMSQLLKNYVYKRLSNISNDKI 321 KRIFEYQNLKKLIENKLLNKLDTYVRNCGKYNYYLQDGEI 361 ATSDFIARNRQNEAFLRNIIGVSSVAYFSLRNILETENEN 401 DITGRMRGKTVKNNKGEEKYVSGEVDKIYNENKKNEVKEN 441 LKMFYSYDFNMDNKNEIEDFFANIDEAISSIRHGIVHFNL 481 ELEGKDIFAFKNIAPSEISKKMFQNEINEKKLKLKIFRQL 521 NSANVFRYLEKYKILNYLKRTRFEFVNKNIPFVPSFTKLY 561 SRIDDLKNSLGIYWKTPKTNDDNKTKEIIDAQIYLLKNIY 601 YGEFLNYFMSNNGNFFEISKEIIELNKNDKRNLKTGFYKL 641 QKFEDIQEKIPKEYLANIQSLYMINAGNQDEEEKDTYIDF 681 IQKIFLKGFMTYLANNGRLSLIYIGSDEETNTSLAEKKQE 721 FDKFLKKYEQNNNIKIPYEINEFLREIKLGNILKYTERLN 761 MFYLILKLLNHKELTNLKGSLEKYQSANKEEAFSDQLELI 801 NLLNLDNNRVTEDFELEADEIGKFLDFNGNKVKDNKELKK 841 FDTNKIYFDGENIIKHRAFYNIKKYGMLNLLEKIADKAGY 881 KISIEELKKYSNKKNEIEKNHKMQENLHRKYARPRKDEKF 921 TDEDYESYKQAIENIEEYTHLKNKVEFNELNLLQGLLLRI 961 LHRLVGYTSIWERDLRFRLKGEFPENQYIEEIFNFENKKN 1001 VKYKGGQIVEKYIKFYKELHQNDEVKINKYSSANIKVLKQ 1041 EKKDLYIRNYIAHFNYIPHAEISLLEVLENLRKLLSYDRK 1081 LKNAVMKSVVDILKEYGFVATFKIGADKKIGIQTLESEKI 1121 VHLKNLKKKKLMTDRNSEELCKLVKIMFEYKMEEKKSEN

(110) In some cases, a modified Cas13 protein can be used. Such a modified Cas 13 protein can have increased in vivo endonuclease activity compared to a corresponding unmodified Cas13 protein. For example, such a modified Cas13 protein can have a lysine (K) at a position corresponding to position 436 of a wildtype Cas13 protein. The lysine (K) at position 436 can replace a glutamic acid (E) in the corresponding wild type Cas13 protein.

(111) One example, of such modified Cas13 protein is a Leptotrichia buccalis Cas13a endonuclease with an E436K mutation, and the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:43).

(112) TABLE-US-00009 1 MKVTKVGGISHKKYTSEGRLVKSESEENRTDERLSALLNM 41 RLDMYIKNPSSTETKENQKRIGKLKKFFSNKMVYLKDNTL 81 SLKNGKKENIDREYSETDILESDVRDKKNFAVLKKIYLNE 121 NVNSEELEVFRNDIKKKLNKINSLKYSFEKNKANYQKINE 161 NNIEKVEGKSKRNIIYDYYRESAKRDAYVSNVKEAFDKLY 201 KEEDIAKLVLEIENLTKLEKYKIREFYHEIIGRKNDKENF 241 AKIIYEEIQNVNNMKELIEKVPDMSELKKSQVFYKYYLDK 281 EELNDKNIKYAFCHFVEIEMSQLLKNYVYKRLSNISNDKI 321 KRIFEYQNLKKLIENKLLNKLDTYVRNCGKYNYYLQDGEI 361 ATSDFIARNRQNEAFLRNIIGVSSVAYFSLRNILETENEN 401 DITGRMRGKTVKNNKGEEKYVSGEVDKIYNENKKNKVKEN 441 LKMFYSYDFNMDNKNEIEDFFANIDEAISSIRHGIVHFNL 481 ELEGKDIFAFKNIAPSEISKKMFQNEINEKKLKLKIFRQL 521 NSANVFRYLEKYKILNYLKRTRFEFVNKNIPFVPSFTKLY 561 SRIDDLKNSLGIYWKTPKTNDDNKTKEIIDAQIYLLKNIY 601 YGEFLNYFMSNNGNFFEISKEIIELNKNDKRNLKTGFYKL 641 QKFEDIQEKIPKEYLANIQSLYMINAGNQDEEEKDTYIDF 681 IQKIFLKGFMTYLANNGRLSLIYIGSDEETNTSLAEKKQE 721 FDKFLKKYEQNNNIKIPYEINEFLREIKLGNILKYTERLN 761 MFYLILKLLNHKELTNLKGSLEKYQSANKEEAFSDQLELI 801 NLLNLDNNRVTEDFELEADEIGKFLDFNGNKVKDNKELKK 841 FDTNKIYFDGENIIKHRAFYNIKKYGMLNLLEKIADKAGY 881 KISIEELKKYSNKKNEIEKNHKMQENLHRKYARPRKDEKF 921 TDEDYESYKQAIENIEEYTHLKNKVEFNELNLLQGLLLRI 961 LHRLVGYTSIWERDLRFRLKGEFPENQYIEEIFNFENKKN 1001 VKYKGGQIVEKYIKFYKELHQNDEVKINKYSSANIKVLKQ 1041 EKKDLYIRNYIAHFNYIPHAEISLLEVLENLRKLLSYDRK 1081 LKNAVMKSVVDILKEYGFVATFKIGADKKIGIQTLESEKI 1121 VHLKNLKKKKLMTDRNSEELCKLVKIMFEYKMEEKKSEN

(113) The modified Leptotrichia buccalis Cas13a endonuclease with the E436K mutation has increased in vivo endonuclease activity compared to the unmodified Leptotrichia buccalis Cas13a endonuclease. Use of the Leptotrichia buccalis Cas13a endonuclease with the E436K (e.g., with SEQ ID NO:43) therefore increases sensitivity above background by 10-100 fold. Hence, the reporter RNA is cleaved faster by the modified Cas13a endonuclease, which increase the sensitivity of the assay.

(114) Such modifications can be present in a variety of Cas13 proteins. For example, modified Cas13 proteins can have a sequence with at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:42 or 43, and with a lysine at position 436.

(115) The modified Cas13 proteins, which can increase sensitivity of detecting at least one reporter RNA by about 10-fold to 100-fold are useful, for example, in the methods, kits, systems and devices described herein.

(116) The inventors have evaluated the kinetics of other Cas13a and Cas13b proteins. Such work indicates that in some cases Cas13b works faster in the SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection assay than Cas13a.

(117) For example, a Cas13b from Prevotella buccae can be used in the SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection methods, compositions and devices. A sequence for a Prevotella buccae Cas13b protein (NCBI accession no. WP_004343973.1) is shown below as SEQ ID NO:44.

(118) TABLE-US-00010 1 MQKQDKLFVDRKKNAIFAFPKYITIMENKEKPEPIYYELT 41 DKHFWAAFLNLARHNVYTTINHINRRLEIAELKDDGYMMG 81 IKGSWNEQAKKLDKKVRLRDLIMKHFPFLEAAAYEMTNSK 121 SPNNKEQREKEQSEALSLNNLKNVLFIFLEKLQVLRNYYS 161 HYKYSEESPKPIFETSLLKNMYKVFDANVRLVKRDYMHHE 201 NIDMQRDFTHLNRKKQVGRTKNIIDSPNFHYHFADKEGNM 241 TIAGLLFFVSLFLDKKDAIWMQKKLKGFKDGRNLREQMTN 281 EVFCRSRISLPKLKLENVQTKDWMQLDMLNELVRCPKSLY 321 ERLREKDRESFKVPFDIFSDDYNAEEEPFKNTLVRHQDRF 361 PYFVLRYFDLNEIFEQLRFQIDLGTYHFSIYNKRIGDEDE 401 VRHLTHHLYGFARIQDFAPQNQPEEWRKLVKDLDHFETSQ 441 EPYISKTAPHYHLENEKIGIKFCSAHNNLFPSLQTDKTCN 481 GRSKFNLGTQFTAEAFLSVHELLPMMFYYLLLTKDYSRKE 521 SADKVEGIIRKEISNIYAIYDAFANNEINSIADLTRRLQN 561 TNILQGHLPKQMISILKGRQKDMGKEAERKIGEMIDDTQR 601 RLDLLCKQTNQKIRIGKRNAGLLKSGKIADWLVNDMMRFQ 641 PVQKDQNNIPINNSKANSTEYRMLQRALALFGSENFRLKA 681 YFNQMNLVGNDNPHPFLAETQWEHQTNILSFYRNYLEARK 721 KYLKGLKPQNWKQYQHFLILKVQKTNRNTLVTGWKNSFNL 761 PRGIFTQPIREWFEKHNNSKRIYDQILSFDRVGFVAKAIP 801 LYFAEEYKDNVQPFYDYPFNIGNRLKPKKRQFLDKKERVE 841 LWQKNKELFKNYPSEKKKTDLAYLDFLSWKKFERELRLIK 881 NQDIVTWLMFKELFNMATVEGLKIGEIHLRDIDTNTANEE 921 SNNILNRIMPMKLPVKTYETDNKGNILKERPLATFYIEET 961 ETKVLKQGNFKALVKDRRLNGLFSFAETTDLNLEEHPISK 1001 LSVDLELIKYQTTRISIFEMTLGLEKKLIDKYSTLPTDSF 1041 RNMLERWLQCKANRPELKNYVNSLIAVRNAFSHNQYPMYD 1081 ATLFAEVKKFTLFPSVDTKKIELNIAPQLLEIVGKALKEI 1121 EKSENKN

(119) Such a Prevotella buccae Cas13b protein can have a Km (Michaelis constant) substrate concentration of about 20 micromoles and a Kcat of about 987/second (see, e.g., Slaymaker et al. Cell Rep 26 (13): 3741-3751 (2019)).

(120) Another Prevotella buccae Cas13b protein (NCBI accession no. WP_004343581.1) that can be used in the SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection methods, compositions and devices has the sequence shown below as SEQ ID NO:45.

(121) TABLE-US-00011 1 MQKQDKLFVDRKKNAIFAFPKYITIMENQEKPEPIYYELT 41 DKHFWAAFLNLARHNVYTTINHINRRLEIAELKDDGYMMD 81 IKGSWNEQAKKLDKKVRLRDLIMKHFPFLEAAAYEITNSK 121 SPNNKEQREKEQSEALSLNNLKNVLFIFLEKLQVLRNYYS 161 HYKYSEESPKPIFETSLLKNMYKVFDANVRLVKRDYMHHE 201 NIDMQRDFTHLNRKKQVGRTKNIIDSPNFHYHFADKEGNM 241 TIAGLLFFVSLFLDKKDAIWMQKKLKGFKDGRNLREQMTN 281 EVFCRSRISLPKLKLENVQTKDWMQLDMLNELVRCPKSLY 321 ERLREKDRESFKVPFDIFSDDYDAEEEPFKNTLVRHQDRF 361 PYFVLRYFDLNEIFEQLRFQIDLGTYHFSIYNKRIGDEDE 401 VRHLTHHLYGFARIQDFAQQNQPEVWRKLVKDLDYFEASQ 441 EPYIPKTAPHYHLENEKIGIKFCSTHNNLFPSLKTEKTCN 481 GRSKFNLGTQFTAEAFLSVHELLPMMFYYLLLTKDYSRKE 521 SADKVEGIIRKEISNIYAIYDAFANGEINSIADLTCRLQK 561 TNILQGHLPKQMISILEGRQKDMEKEAERKIGEMIDDTQR 601 RLDLLCKQTNQKIRIGKRNAGLLKSGKIADWLVNDMMRFQ 641 PVQKDQNNIPINNSKANSTEYRMLQRALALFGSENFRLKA 681 YFNQMNLVGNDNPHPFLAETQWEHQTNILSFYRNYLEARK 721 KYLKGLKPQNWKQYQHFLILKVQKTNRNTLVTGWKNSFNL 761 PRGIFTQPIREWFEKHNNSKRIYDQILSFDRVGFVAKAIP 801 LYFAEEYKDNVQPFYDYPFNIGNKLKPQKGQFLDKKERVE 841 LWQKNKELFKNYPSEKKKTDLAYLDFLSWKKFERELRLIK 881 NQDIVTWLMFKELFNMATVEGLKIGEIHLRDIDTNTANEE 921 SNNILNRIMPMKLPVKTYETDNKGNILKERPLATFYIEET 961 ETKVLKQGNFKVLAKDRRLNGLLSFAETTDIDLEKNPITK 1001 LSVDHELIKYQTTRISIFEMTLGLEKKLINKYPTLPTDSF 1041 RNMLERWLQCKANRPELKNYVNSLIAVRNAFSHNQYPMYD 1081 ATLFAEVKKFTLFPSVDTKKIELNIAPQLLEIVGKAIKEI 1121 EKSENKN

(122) An example of a Bergeyella zoohelcum Cas13b (RI177A) mutant sequence (NCBI accession no. 6AAY_A) is shown below as SEQ ID NO:46.

(123) TABLE-US-00012 1 XENKTSLGNNIYYNPFKPQDKSYFAGYFNAAXENTDSVFR 41 ELGKRLKGKEYTSENFFDAIFKENISLVEYERYVKLLSDY 81 FPXARLLDKKEVPIKERKENFKKNFKGIIKAVRDLRNFYT 121 HKEHGEVEITDEIFGVLDEXLKSTVLTVKKKKVKTDKTKE 161 ILKKSIEKQLDILCQKKLEYLRDTARKIEEKRRNQRERGE 201 KELVAPFKYSDKRDDLIAAIYNDAFDVYIDKKKDSLKESS 241 KAKYNTKSDPQQEEGDLKIPISKNGVVFLLSLFLTKQEIH 281 AFKSKIAGFKATVIDEATVSEATVSHGKNSICFXATHEIF 321 SHLAYKKLKRKVRTAEINYGEAENAEQLSVYAKETLXXQX 361 LDELSKVPDVVYQNLSEDVQKTFIEDWNEYLKENNGDVGT 401 XEEEQVIHPVIRKRYEDKFNYFAIRFLDEFAQFPTLRFQV 441 HLGNYLHDSRPKENLISDRRIKEKITVFGRLSELEHKKAL 481 FIKNTETNEDREHYWEIFPNPNYDFPKENISVNDKDFPIA 521 GSILDREKQPVAGKIGIKVKLLNQQYVSEVDKAVKAHQLK 561 QRKASKPSIQNIIEEIVPINESNPKEAIVFGGQPTAYLSX 601 NDIHSILYEFFDKWEKKKEKLEKKGEKELRKEIGKELEKK 641 IVGKIQAQIQQIIDKDTNAKILKPYQDGNSTAIDKEKLIK 681 DLKQEQNILQKLKDEQTVREKEYNDFIAYQDKNREINKVR 721 DRNHKQYLKDNLKRKYPEAPARKEVLYYREKGKVAVWLAN 761 DIKRFXPTDFKNEWKGEQHSLLQKSLAYYEQCKEELKNLL 801 PEKVFQHLPFKLGGYFQQKYLYQFYTCYLDKRLEYISGLV 841 QQAENFKSENKVFKKVENECFKFLKKQNYTHKELDARVQS 881 ILGYPIFLERGFXDEKPTIIKGKTFKGNEALFADWFRYYK 921 EYQNFQTFYDTENYPLVELEKKQADRKRKTKIYQQKKNDV 961 FTLLXAKHIFKSVFKQDSIDQFSLEDLYQSREERLGNQER 1001 ARQTGERNTNYIWNKTVDLKLCDGKITVENVKLKNVGDFI 1041 KYEYDQRVQAFLKYEENIEWQAFLIKESKEEENYPYVVER 1081 EIEQYEKVRREELLKEVHLIEEYILEKVKDKEILKKGDNQ 1121 NFKYYILNGLLKQLKNEDVESYNVFNLNTEPEDVNINQLK 1161 QEATDLEQKAFVLTYIANKFAHNQLPKKEFWDYCQEKYGK 1201 IEKEKTYAEYFAEVEKKEKEALIKLEHHHHHH

(124) Another example of a Cas13b protein sequence from Prevotella sp. MS-173 (NCBI accession no. WP_007412163.1) that can be used in the SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection methods, compositions and devices has is shown below as SEQ ID NO:47.

(125) TABLE-US-00013 1 MQKQDKLFVDRKKNAIFAFPKYITIMENQEKPEPIYYELT 41 DKHFQAAFLNLARHNVYTTINHINRRLEIAELKDDGYMMG 81 IKGSWNEQAKKLDKKVRLRDLIMKHFPFLEAAAYEITNSK 121 SPNNKEQREKEQSEALSLNNLKNVLFIFLEKLQVLRNYYS 161 HYKYSEESPKPIFETSLLKNMYKVFDANVRLVKRDYMHHE 201 NIDMQRDFTHLNRKKQVGRTKNIIDSPNFHYHFADKEGNM 241 TIAGLLFFVSLFLDKKDAIWMQKKLKGFKDGRNLREQMTN 281 EVFCRSRISLPKLKLENVQTKDWMQLDMLNELVRCPKSLY 321 ERLREKDRESFKVPFDIFSDDYDAEEEPFKNTLVRHQDRF 361 PYFVLRYFDLNEIFEQLRFQIDLGTYHFSIYNKRIGDEDE 401 VRHLTHHLYGFARIQDFAPQNQPEEWRKLVKDLDHFETSQ 441 EPYISKTAPHYHLENEKIGIKFCSTHNNLFPSLKREKTCN 481 GRSKFNLGTQFTAEAFLSVHELLPMMFYYLLLTKDYSRKE 521 SADKVEGIIRHEISNIYAIYDAFANNEINSIADLTCRLQK 561 TNILQGHLPKQMISILEGRQKDMEKEAERKIGEMIDDTQR 601 RLDLLCKQTNQKIRIGKRNAGLLKSGKIADWLVSDMMRFQ 641 PVQKDTNNAPINNSKANSTEYRMLQHALALFGSESSRLKA 681 YFRQMNLVGNANPHPFLAETQWEHQTNILSFYRNYLEARK 721 KYLKGLKPQNWKOYOHFLILKVOKTNRNTLVTGWKNSFNL 761 PRGIFTQPIREWFEKHNNSKRIYDQILSFDRVGFVAKAIP 801 LYFAEEYKDNVQPFYDYPFNIGNKLKPQKGQFLDKKERVE 841 LWQKNKELFKNYPSEKNKTDLAYLDFLSWKKFERELRLIK 881 NQDIVTWLMFKELFKTTTVEGLKIGEIHLRDIDTNTANEE 921 SNNILNRIMPMKLPVKTYETDNKGNILKERPLATFYIEET 961 ETKVLKQGNFKVLAKDRRLNGLLSFAETTDIDLEKNPITK 1001 LSVDYELIKYQTTRISIFEMTLGLEKKLIDKYSTLPTDSF 1041 RNMLERWLQCKANRPELKNYVNSLIAVRNAFSHNQYPMYD 1081 ATLFAEVKKFTLFPSVDTKKIELNIAPQLLEIVGKAIKEI 1121 EKSENKN

(126) Hence, the sample can be incubated with at least one CRISPR RNA (crRNA) and at least one Cas13 protein. The Cas13 protein can, for example, be a Cas13a protein, Cas13b protein, or a combination thereof.

(127) Pre-incubation of the crRNA and Cas13 protein without the sample is preferred, so that the crRNA and the Cas13 protein can form a complex.

(128) In some cases, the reporter RNA can be present while the crRNA and the Cas13 protein form a complex. However, in other cases, the reporter RNA can be added after the crRNA and the Cas13 protein already form a complex. Also, after formation of the crRNA/Cas13 complex, the sample RNA (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 RNA) can then be added. The sample RNA (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 RNA) acts as an activating RNA. Once activated by the activating RNA, the crRNA/Cas13 complex becomes a non-specific RNase to produce RNA cleavage products that can be detected using a reporter RNA, for example, a short quenched-fluorescent RNA.

(129) For example, the Cas13 and crRNA are incubated for a period of time to form the inactive complex. In some cases, the Cas13 and crRNA complexes are formed by incubating together at 37 C. for 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours (for example, 0.5 to 2 hours) to form an inactive complex. The inactive complex can then be incubated with the reporter RNA. One example of a reporter RNA is provided by the RNase Alert system. The sample SARS-CoV-2 RNA can be a ssRNA activator. The Cas13/crRNA with the SARS-CoV-2 RNA sample becomes an activated complex that cleaves in cis and trans. When cleaving in cis, for example, the activated complex can cleave SARS-CoV-2 RNA. When cleaving in trans, the activated complex can cleave the reporter RNA, thereby releasing a signal such as the fluorophore from the reporter RNA.

(130) At least one crRNA can bind to a region in the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome. In some cases, the region is a single stranded region of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome. In other cases, the region is a hairpin region of the SARS-CoV-2 genome.

(131) In some cases, the SARS-CoV-2 crRNA is any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1-35, 58-1-147. In some cases, the at least one crRNA has at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, at least about 98%, or more sequence identity to any SEQ ID NO: 1-35, 58-147.

(132) In some cases, the crRNAs can include additional sequences such as spacer sequences. Tables 1 and 5 provide examples of SARS-CoV-2 crRNA sequences. Table 5 also includes examples of spacer sequences.

(133) TABLE-US-00014 TABLE1 ExamplesofSARS-CoV-2crRNASequences SEQIDNO Name Sequence SEQIDNO:1 PF039_crLbu_nCoV_1 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA1) AACUUUCGCUGAUUUUGGGGUCC SEQIDNO:2 PF040_crLbu_nCoV_2 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA2) AACGGUCCACCAAACGUAAUGCG SEQIDNO:3 PF041_crLbu_nCoV_3 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA3) AACUCUGGUUACUGCCAGUUGAA SEQIDNO:4 PF042_crLbu_nCoV_4 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA4) AACUUUGCGGCCAAUGUUUGUAA SEQIDNO:5 PF043_crLbu_nCoV_5 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA5) AACGAAGCGCUGGGGGCAAAUUG SEQIDNO:6 PF044_crLbu_nCoV_6 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA6) AACAUGCGCGACAUUCCGAAGAA SEQIDNO:7 PF045_crLbu_nCoV_7 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA7) AACUUGGUGUAUUCAAGGCUCCC SEQIDNO:8 PF046_crLbu_nCoV_8 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA8) AACGGAUUGCGGGUGCCAAUGUG SEQIDNO:9 PF047_crLbu_nCoV_9 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA9) AACUGUAGCACGAUUGCAGCAUU SEQIDNO:10 PF048_crLbu_nCoV_10 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA10) AACUAAGUGUAAAACCCACAGGG SEQIDNO:11 PF049_crLbu_nCoV_11 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA11) AACUAACCUUUCCACAUACCGCA SEQIDNO:12 PF050_crLbu_nCoV_12 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA12) AACUCAGCUGAUGCACAAUCGUU SEQIDNO:13 PF051_crLbu_nCoV_13 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA13) AACUCUAGCAGGAGAAGUUCCCC SEQIDNO:14 PF052_crLbu_nCoV_14 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA14) AACUCUGUCAAGCAGCAGCAAAG SEQIDNO:15 PF053_crLbu_nCoV_15 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA15) AACCUUUGCUGCUGCUUGACAGA SEQIDNO:16 PF083_crLbu_nCov12v2 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA AACAACGAUUGUGCAUCAGCUGA SEQIDNO:17 PF084_crLbu_nCov15v2 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA AACGACAUUUUGCUCUCAAGCUG SEQIDNO:18 PF085_crLbu_nCoV_16 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA16) AACGUUCCUGGUCCCCAAAAUUU SEQIDNO:19 PF086_crLbu_nCoV_17 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA17) AACUGGCACCUGUGUAGGUCAAC SEQIDNO:20 PF087_crLbu_nCoV_18 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA18) AACUCCAUGCCAAUGCGCGACAU SEQIDNO:21 PF088_crLbu_nCoV_19 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA19) AACCUAUUAACUAUUAACGUACC SEQIDNO:22 PF089_crLbu_nCoV_20 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA20) AACUAUUGCAGCAGUACGCACAC SEQIDNO:23 PF090_crLbu_nCoV_21 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA21) AACAGCGCAGUAAGGAUGGCUAG SEQIDNO:24 PF091_crLbu_nCoV_22 GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUAA (crRNA22) AACGUAACUAGCAAGAAUACCAC SEQIDNO:25 PF092_crLbu_nCov_2XL UAGACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACU (crRNA2XL) AAAACGGUCCACCAAACGUAAUGCG SEQIDNO:26 PF093_crLbu_nCov_4XL UAGACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACU (crRNA4XL) AAAACGGUCCACCAAACGUAAUGCG SEQIDNO:27 cr2(oneofthe8G uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacCGCAUU crRNAs) ACGUUUGGUGGACC Lowercase:stem sequence Uppercase:Target sequence SEQIDNO:28 cr4(oneofthe8G uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacUUACAA crRNAs) ACAUUGGCCGCAAA Lowercase:stem sequence Uppercase:Target sequence SEQIDNO:29 NCR_542(oneofthe8G uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacAAACUA crRNAs) CGUCAUCAAGCCAA Lowercase:stem sequence Uppercase:Target sequence SEQIDNO:30 NCR_546(oneofthe8G uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacCACAGU crRNAs) CAUAAUCUAUGUUA Lowercase:stem sequence Uppercase:Target sequence SEQIDNO:31 NCR_564(oneofthe8G uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacUCACAC crRNAs) UUUUCUAAUAGCAU Lowercase:stem sequence Uppercase:Target sequence SEQIDNO:32 NCR_569(oneofthe8G uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacUGUAAG crRNAs) AUUAACACACUGAC Lowercase:stem sequence Uppercase:Target sequence SEQIDNO:33 NCR_588(oneofthe8G uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacUUAAUU crRNAs) GUGUACAAAAACUG Lowercase:stem sequence Uppercase:Target sequence SEQIDNO:34 NCR_596oneofthe8G uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacCAGUUG crRNAs) UGAUGAUUCCUAAG Lowercase:stem sequence Uppercase:Target sequence SEQIDNO:35 Guide21detecting uagaccaccccaaaaaugaaggggacuaaaacAGCGCA proteinE GUAAGGAUGGCUAG

(134) As illustrated herein, crRNAs 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 14 (SEQ ID NOs: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 14) exhibit better signals than crRNAs 1, 13 or 15. Moreover, the combination of the 8G crRNAs (SEQ ID NOs:27-34) significantly improves detection of SARS-CoV-2.

(135) In some cases, the sample is incubated with a single crRNA. In other cases, the sample is incubated with 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more crRNAs having a different sequence.

(136) In some cases, the at least one crRNA recognizes the SARS-CoV-2 splice variants and/or mutations.

(137) In some cases, the Cas13 protein and/or crRNA is lyophilized prior to incubation with the sample.

(138) In some cases, the sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA is incubated with the Cas13 protein, crRNA, and reporter RNA for a period of time sufficient to form reporter RNA cleavage products. In some cases, the period of time for incubation is about 5 hours or less, about 4 hours or less, about 3 hours or less, about 2 hours or less, about 1.5 hours or less, about 1 hour or less, about 40 minutes or less, about 35 minutes or less, about 30 minutes or less, about 25 minutes or less, about 20 minutes or less, about 15 minutes or less, about 10 minutes or less, about 5 minutes or less, or about 1 minute or less.

(139) In some cases, the RNA cleavage products (that can include SARS-CoV-2 RNA cleavage products) are detected using reporter RNA that has a fluorescence-emitting dye pair, i.e., a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair and/or a quencher/fluorophore pair.

(140) In some cases, SARS-CoV-2 RNA, and/or the RNA cleavage products are present in the sample or the mixture along with non-target RNA (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNA).

(141) In some cases, the SARS-CoV-2 RNA is present at from about one copy per 10.sup.10 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 10 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.9 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 10.sup.2 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.8 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 10.sup.3 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.7 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 10.sup.4 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.6 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 10.sup.5 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.10 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 100 non-target RNAs (e.g. non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.9 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 100 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.8 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 100 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.7 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 100 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.6 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 100 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 10.sup.5 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 100 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), at from about one copy per 104 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 100 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs), or at from about one copy per 10.sup.3 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs) to about one copy per 100 non-target RNAs (e.g., non-SARS-CoV-2 RNAs).

(142) In some cases, the methods described and disclosed herein can detect an amount of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in an amount of about 10 nM or less, about 5 nM or less, about 1 nM or less, about 0.5 nM or less, about 0.1 nM or less, about 0.05 nM or less, about 0.01 nM or less, about 0.005 nM or less, about 0.001 nM or less, about 0.0005 nM or less, about 0.0001 nM or less, about 0.00005 nM or less, or about 0.00001 nM or less. In some cases, the methods described and disclosed herein can detect an amount of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in an amount of about 10 pM or less, about 5 pM or less, about 1 pM or less, about 0.5 pM or less, about 0.1 pM or less, about 0.05 pM or less, about 0.01 pM or less, about 0.005 pM or less, about 0.001 pM or less, about 0.0005 pM or less, about 0.0001 pM or less, about 0.00005 pM or less, or about 0.00001 pM or less. In some cases, the methods described and disclosed herein can detect an amount of SARS-CoV-2 in an amount of about 100 fM or less, about 50 fM or less, about 25 fM or less, about 20 fM or less, about 15 fM or less, about 10 fM or less, about 5 fM or less, or about 1 fM or less.

(143) In some cases, the methods described and disclosed herein can detect an amount of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in an amount of about 1 fM or more, about 5 fM or more, about 10 fM or more, about 15 fM or more, about 20 fM or more, about 25 fM or more, about 50 fM or more, about 100 fM or more. In some cases, the methods described and disclosed herein can detect an amount of RNA cleavage products (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 RNA cleavage products) in an amount of about 0.00001 pM or more, about 0.00005 pM or more, about 0.0001 pM or more, about 0.0005 pM or more, about 0.001 pM or more, about 0.005 pM or more, about 0.01 pM or more, about 0.05 pM or more, about 0.1 pM or more, about 0.5 pM or more, about 1 pM or more, about 5 pM or more, or about 10 pM or more. In some cases, the methods described and disclosed herein can detect an amount of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in an amount of about 0.00001 nM or more, about 0.00005 nM or more, about 0.0001 nM or more, about 0.0005 nM or more, about 0.001 nM or more, about 0.005 nM or more, about 0.01 nM or more, about 0.05 nM or more, about 0.1 nM or more, about 0.5 nM or more, about 1 nM or more, about 5 nM or more, or about 10 nM or more.

(144) In some cases, the methods described and disclosed herein can detect an amount of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in an amount of from about 10.sup.6 nM to about 1 nM, from about 10.sup.6 nM to about 510.sup.6 nM, from about 510.sup.6 nM to about 10.sup.5 nM, from about 10.sup.5 nM to about 510.sup.5 nM, from about 510.sup.5 nM to about 10.sup.4 nM, from about 10.sup.4 nM to about 510.sup.4 nM, from about 510.sup.4 nM to about 10.sup.3 nM, from about 10.sup.3 nM to about 510.sup.3 nM, from about 510.sup.3 nM to about 10.sup.2 nM, from about 10.sup.2 nM to about 510.sup.2 nM, from about 510.sup.2 nM to about 0.1 nM, from about 0.1 nM to about 0.5 nM, from about 0.5 nM to about 1 nM, from about 1 nM to about 5 nM, or from about 5 nM to about 10 nM.

(145) In some cases, the methods include detecting a level of the reporter RNA cleavage product (which reports SARS-CoV-2 RNA) with a detector. Detection of the RNA cleavage product can occur by any method known to one of skill in the art. Non-limiting examples of suitable detectors include gold nanoparticle-based detectors, fluorescence polarization, colloid phase transition/dispersion, electrochemical detection, semiconductor-based sensing, and detection of a labeled detector RNA. In some cases, the labeled detector is a fluorescence detector, optionally a short quenched-fluorescent RNA. The readout of such detectors can be any convenient readout, including mobile phone-based detectors, to read a measured amount of detectable fluorescent signal; a visual analysis of bands on a gel (e.g., bands that represent cleaved product versus uncleaved substrate), a visual or sensor based detection of the presence or absence of a color (i.e., color detection method), and the presence or absence of (or a particular amount of) an electrical signal.

(146) In some cases, the RNA cleavage product concentration is determined using a standard curve of the level of the RNA cleavage product correlated with the level of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Such a standard curve can be prepared by observing the amount of signal from a series of assays containing known but varying amounts of SARS-CoV-2 RNA (target), each with an excess, but non-varying amount of reporter RNA. Fluorescence from such a series of assays can then be tracked over a period of time, for example, over about 10 minutes, over about 20 minutes, over about 30 minutes, over about 45 minutes, over about 1 hour, over about 2 hours, over about 3 hours, over about 4 hours, over about 5 hours, over about 6 hours, or more. In some cases, the fluorescence is tracked for over about 2 hours. The initial rate of each reaction is then determined and plotted to create a linear standard curve. In parallel, a sample of unknown SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentration is also run. The initial rate of the fluorescence curve (e.g., 2-hour fluorescence curve) for the unknown SARS-CoV-2 RNA sample is, for example, plotted on the standard curve to interpolate the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

(147) In some cases, the RNA is not reverse transcribed prior to the detecting step. In some cases, the methods further include a step of amplifying RNA from the sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA and/or a step of amplifying the RNA cleavage product. In other cases, the methods do not comprise a step of amplification of the RNA from the sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA and/or the RNA cleavage product. In some cases, the methods do not include reverse transcribing the RNA from the sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA prior to the detecting step and do not amplify the RNA from the sample suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA and/or RNA cleavage product.

(148) In some cases, a portion of the sample or the reaction mixture is depleted prior to the detecting step. A non-limiting example of a suitable method for depletion is Depletion of Abundant Sequences by Hybridization (DASH) as described in US Publication No. 2018/0051320 which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. In some cases, the portion of the sample that is depleted is a human nucleic acid portion, for example human RNA.

(149) In some cases, RNase is removed from the sample. In some cases, RNase function is removed from the sample using an RNase inhibitor and/or heat.

(150) The CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNAs) can be provided in an array where each crRNA is present within a well of a microarray or where each type of crRNA is attached to a discrete location on a solid surface. The crRNA(s) can be supplied with at least one Cas13a or Cas13b protein. Alternatively, the crRNA(s) can be supplied in a form that allows or facilitates complex formation with at least one Cas13a or Cas13b protein. Any crRNAs that are attached to a solid surface are provided in a manner that does not interfere with complex formation with at least one Cas13a or Cas13b protein.

(151) In some cases, the assays can be performed in small amounts of liquids. For example, a droplet assay system can be used. The term droplet assay refers to a reaction performed in a droplet of water, for example, in a well. Preferably, the droplet assay system can be an emulsion droplet assay system, in which the reaction area is a water droplet that is formed in a water-oil emulsion. Techniques for performing droplet assays are described, for example, in Hindson et al., Anal Chem. 83:8604-8610 (2011); Pinheiro et al., Anal Chem, 84:1003-1011 (2012); and Jones et al., J. Virological Methods, 202: 46-53 (2014). Droplet assay systems and emulsion droplet assay systems that are used for polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for example, are commercially available from sources such as, for example, the QX200 DROPLET DIGITAL PCR system (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, Calif.).

(152) Rather than allowing cleaved fluorophores to diffuse away in a bulk sample, oil-water emulsions can be formed with droplets that contain on average one Cas13 molecule (or some small number). If the crRNA:Cas13 in a droplet has bound to a viral RNA (e.g., after a defined incubation time prior to droplet formation), then it will cleave all of the RNase Alert in the droplet, creating a bright droplet against a sea of dark droplets. Hence, an emulsion can be formed after or during addition of the target (SARS-CoV-2) RNA, so that complexes of crRNA:Cas13 and the target (SARS-CoV-2) RNA are separated from other complexes of crRNA:Cas13 and the target (SARS-CoV-2) RNA within different droplets. Sufficient reporter RNA is provided so that substantially every droplet has reporter RNA.

(153) When using a droplet assays, fluorescent imaging can be used after a defined reaction time (rather than a time series) and the number of bright droplets can simply be counted to determine the number of viral RNAs present in the sample. This is analogous to droplet PCR but has utility for increasing the diagnostic sensitivity of a Cas13-related assay.

(154) There are several intrinsic advantages to droplet assays compared to traditional assays such as traditional quantitative PCR systems (Hindson, Nat Methods, October; 0(10): 1003-5 (2013): Doi, 2015; Huggett, PLoS One 8(9):e75296 (2013); Racki, Plant Methods 10(1):42,014-0042-6 (2014)).

(155) First, droplet assays allow absolute quantification without the need for normalization, calibrator or external references (Zhao et al., PLoS One 11(7):e0159004 (2016)). This is because Poisson statistics allow direct estimation of template RNA or DNA copies. Second, droplet assays provide a direct measurement expressed as number of copies of target per microliter of reaction (with confidence intervals) (Hindson, 2013). Third, because droplet assays is an endpoint binary assay, it is relatively insensitive to technical issues such as PCR inhibitors (Doi, 2015; Huggett, 2013; Racki, 2014). Fourth, droplet assays have predicable technical measurement errors because the underlying binomial distribution can be used to directly compute confidence intervals (Dube et al. PLoS One, 3(8):e2876 (2008). Fifth, droplet assays have been shown to have increased precision and sensitivity in detecting low template copies (Brunetto, J Neurovirol. 20(4):341-51 (2014): Sanders, PLoS One 8(9):e75296 (2013): Zhao et al., J Vet Diagn Invest. 27(6):784-8 (2015)). Sixth, droplet assays can be predictably and reliably run as multiplexed assays. Various publications provide guidelines to facilitate development of good data quality, precision and reproducibility for this highly sensitive technique (Huggett, PLoS One 8(9):e75296 (2013)).

(156) Kits

(157) Also described herein are kits that are useful for performing the methods detailed herein. Such kits can include a package that has at least one Cas13 protein (e.g., a Cas13a or Cas13b protein), at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), at least one RNA reporter, and instructions for performing a method described herein. In some cases, the Cas13 protein(s) and crRNA(s) are provided as crRNA:Cas13 complexes. The reporter RNA can be packaged separately, or it can be packaged with the at least one Cas13 protein, the at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), or a complex thereof. In some case, each of the CRISPR guide RNA(s) can have a sequence with at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, at least about 98%, or more sequence identity to any SEQ ID NO: 1-35, 58-147.

(158) The CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNAs) or Cas 13 protein can be provided in an array. For example, each crRNA can be present within a well of a microarray or each crRNA can be attached to a discrete location on a solid surface. The Cas13 protein can be provided as a complex with each of the arrayed crRNAs. Alternatively, the Cas13 protein can be present within a well of a microarray and different crRNA can be within the different wells of the microarray or different crRNAs can be complexed with Cas13 proteins attached to discrete locations on a solid surface. As described herein, any crRNAs or Cas13 proteins that are attached to a solid surface are provided in a manner that does not interfere with crRNA:Cas13 complex formation, activation by SARS-CoV-2 RNA, and reporter RNA cleavage.

(159) The kits can also include components such as one or more fluorescent dyes, fluorescent quenchers, nuclease-free water, buffer components to regulate the pH of a solution, nuclease inhibitor(s) (e.g., an RNase inhibitor), reaction vessel(s), cellular/viral lysis reagent(s), component(s) for stabilizing samples, component(s) for stabilizing RNA, gloves, masks, implements for collection of a sample from a patient, or a combination thereof. For example, the kits can include fluorescent dyes such as Alexa Fluor430, STAR 520, Brilliant Violet510, 605 and 610 or a combination thereof. The fluorescent dyes can be used as fluorophores and the Iowa Black FQ and RQ (IDT) can be used as quenchers. The selection of fluorophores and quenchers can be made based on which will give the optimum signal while minimizing any background signal from the excitation light.

(160) Implements for collection of a sample can include at least one swab, receptacle for a sample, alcohol swab, a nuclease inhibitor (e.g., an RNase inhibitor), or a combination thereof.

(161) The kits can also include devices or components for detection of fluorescence. Fluorescence-based read-out technologies increase the sensitivity of the assay and, when combined with mobile detection technologies, enable field-deployable features of the diagnostic. Mobile phones detect light differently than laboratory plate readers but can be adapted for fluorescence detection with proper design of illumination and collection optics. For example, the kit can include the hardware and/or software for the slide scanning system described in U.S. Pat. No. 10,578,851, which can be paired with a mobile device (e.g., a cell phone) to allow detection and/or quantification of fluorescent signals.

(162) To enable testing outside the laboratory, innovative mobile phone-based detection can be used. Cell phone cameras are the most ubiquitous optical sensors in the developed and developing worlds and have been used as microscopes and spectrometers (Smith et al. PLoS ONE. 6(3):c17150 (March 2011); Berg et al. ACS Nano. 9(8):7857-66 (2015); Skandarajah (2015). In addition, the cell phone having core-processors, data connectivity, and bandwidth provide the computational power that can be utilized for advanced diagnostics applications. Combining the methods described herein and mobile phone-based technologies allows detection of SARS-CoV-2 without sending test samples to testing labs and instead permits detection of CoVID-19 infection in remote locations rather than in laboratories, clinics and hospitals. Hence, methods and kits that combine the assays described herein with sensitive fluorescence-based outreads provide tangible translational progress towards fundamentally new SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics.

(163) The methods, kits, and devices can also include instructions and/or components for reporting the results of the detection procedures to a subject who provided the sample tested, to one or more medical personnel, to one or more government authorities, to a database, or to a combination thereof. The method of methods, kits, and devices can also include reporting the location of the subject who provided a sample that is tested. The results reported can include reports of positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 infection.

(164) Optionally, the methods include a further step of treating SARS-CoV-2 in subjects where SARS-CoV-2 is detected or where monitored SARS-CoV-2 levels have increased. Such a method can include administration of a therapeutic agent to a patient with detectable SARS-CoV-2.

(165) Such treatment when SARS-CoV-2 is detected can involve antiviral therapy, antiretroviral therapy (ART), breathing support (oxygen, endotracheal intubation), steroids to reduce inflammation, steroids to reduce lung swelling, blood plasma transfusions, or a combination thereof. For example, patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 can be administered dexamethasone, Remdesivir (Veklury), bamlanivimab, casirivimab, imdevimab, or a combination thereof. The bamlanivimab, casirivimab, and imdevimab therapeutics are available under FDA EUAs for patients at high risk of disease progression and severe illness. Some patients can also benefit from receiving anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies.

(166) In some cases, the kits described herein can also include a therapeutic agent for treatment of SARS-CoV-2.

(167) SARA-CoV-2 Sequences

(168) A DNA sequence for the SARS-CoV-2 genome, with coding regions, is available as accession number NC_045512.2 from the NCBI website (provided as SEQ ID NO:55 herein).

(169) TABLE-US-00015 1 ATTAAAGGTTTATACCTTCCCAGGTAACAAACCAACCAAC 41 TTTCGATCTCTTGTAGATCTGTTCTCTAAACGAACTTTAA 81 AATCTGTGTGGCTGTCACTCGGCTGCATGCTTAGTGCACT 121 CACGCAGTATAATTAATAACTAATTACTGTCGTTGACAGG 161 ACACGAGTAACTCGTCTATCTTCTGCAGGCTGCTTACGGT 201 TTCGTCCGTGTTGCAGCCGATCATCAGCACATCTAGGTTT 241 CGTCCGGGTGTGACCGAAAGGTAAGATGGAGAGCCTTGTC 281 CCTGGTTTCAACGAGAAAACACACGTCCAACTCAGTTTGC 321 CTGTTTTACAGGTTCGCGACGTGCTCGTACGTGGCTTTGG 361 AGACTCCGTGGAGGAGGTCTTATCAGAGGCACGTCAACAT 401 CTTAAAGATGGCACTTGTGGCTTAGTAGAAGTTGAAAAAG 441 GCGTTTTGCCTCAACTTGAACAGCCCTATGTGTTCATCAA 481 ACGTTCGGATGCTCGAACTGCACCTCATGGTCATGTTATG 521 GTTGAGCTGGTAGCAGAACTCGAAGGCATTCAGTACGGTC 561 GTAGTGGTGAGACACTTGGTGTCCTTGTCCCTCATGTGGG 601 CGAAATACCAGTGGCTTACCGCAAGGTTCTTCTTCGTAAG 641 AACGGTAATAAAGGAGCTGGTGGCCATAGTTACGGCGCCG 681 ATCTAAAGTCATTTGACTTAGGCGACGAGCTTGGCACTGA 721 TCCTTATGAAGATTTTCAAGAAAACTGGAACACTAAACAT 761 AGCAGTGGTGTTACCCGTGAACTCATGCGTGAGCTTAACG 801 GAGGGGCATACACTCGCTATGTCGATAACAACTTCTGTGG 841 CCCTGATGGCTACCCTCTTGAGTGCATTAAAGACCTTCTA 881 GCACGTGCTGGTAAAGCTTCATGCACTTTGTCCGAACAAC 921 TGGACTTTATTGACACTAAGAGGGGTGTATACTGCTGCCG 961 TGAACATGAGCATGAAATTGCTTGGTACACGGAACGTTCT 1001 GAAAAGAGCTATGAATTGCAGACACCTTTTGAAATTAAAT 1041 TGGCAAAGAAATTTGACACCTTCAATGGGGAATGTCCAAA 1081 TTTTGTATTTCCCTTAAATTGCATAATCAAGACTATTCAA 1121 CCAAGGGTTGAAAAGAAAAAGGTTGATGGCTTTATGGGTA 1161 GAATTCGATCTGTCTATCCAGTTGCGTCACCAAATGAATG 1201 CAACCAAATGTGCCTTTCAACTCTCATGAAGTGTGATCAT 1241 TGTGGTGAAACTTCATGGCAGACGGGCGATTTTGTTAAAG 1281 CCACTTGCGAATTTTGTGGCACTGAGAATTTGACTAAAGA 1321 AGGTGCCACTACTTGTGGTTACTTACCCCAAAATGCTGTT 1361 GTTAAAATTTATTGTCCAGCATGTCACAATTCAGAAGTAG 1401 GACCTGAGCATAGTCTTGCCGAATACCATAATGAATCTGG 1441 CTTGAAAACCATTCTTCGTAAGGGTGGTCGCACTATTGCC 1481 TTTGGAGGCTGTGTGTTCTCTTATGTTGGTTGCCATAACA 1521 AGTGTGCCTATTGGGTTCCAGGTGCTAGCGCTAACATAGG 1561 TTGTAACCATACAGGTGTTGTTGGAGAAGGTTCCGAAGGT 1601 CTTAATGACAACCTTCTTGAAATACTCCAAAAAGAGAAAG 1641 TCAACATCAATATTGTTGGTGACTTTAAACTTAATGAAGA 1681 GATCGCCATTATTTTGGCATCTTTTTCTGCTTCCACAAGT 1721 GCTTTTGTGGAAACTGTGAAAGGTTTGGATTATAAAGCAT 1761 TCAAACAAATTGTTGAATCCTGTGGTAATTTTAAAGTTAC 1801 AAAAGGAAAAGCTAAAAAAGGTGCCTGGAATATTGGTGAA 1841 CAGAAATCAATACTGAGTCCTCTTTATGCATTTGCATCAG 1881 AGGCTGCTCGTGTTGTACGATCAATTTTCTCCCGCACTCT 1921 TGAAACTGCTCAAAATTCTGTGCGTGTTTTACAGAAGGCC 1961 GCTATAACAATACTAGATGGAATTTCACAGTATTCACTGA 2001 GACTCATTGATGCTATGATGTTCACATCTGATTTGGCTAC 2041 TAACAATCTAGTTGTAATGGCCTACATTACAGGTGGTGTT 2081 GTTCAGTTGACTTCGCAGTGGCTAACTAACATCTTTGGCA 2121 CTGTTTATGAAAAACTCAAACCCGTCCTTGATTGGCTTGA 2161 AGAGAAGTTTAAGGAAGGTGTAGAGTTTCTTAGAGACGGT 2201 TGGGAAATTGTTAAATTTATCTCAACCTGTGCTTGTGAAA 2241 TTGTCGGTGGACAAATTGTCACCTGTGCAAAGGAAATTAA 2281 GGAGAGTGTTCAGACATTCTTTAAGCTTGTAAATAAATTT 2321 TTGGCTTTGTGTGCTGAGTCTATCATTATTGGTGGAGCTA 2361 AACTTAAAGCCTTGAATTTAGGTGAAACATTTGTCACGCA 2401 CTCAAAGGGATTGTACAGAAAGTGTGTTAAATCCAGAGAA 2441 GAAACTGGCCTACTCATGCCTCTAAAAGCCCCAAAAGAAA 2481 TTATCTTCTTAGAGGGAGAAACACTTCCCACAGAAGTGTT 2521 AACAGAGGAAGTTGTCTTGAAAACTGGTGATTTACAACCA 2561 TTAGAACAACCTACTAGTGAAGCTGTTGAAGCTCGATTGG 2601 TTGGTACACCAGTTTGTATTAACGGGCTTATGTTGCTCGA 2641 AATCAAAGACACAGAAAAGTACTGTGCCCTTGCACCTAAT 2681 ATGATGGTAACAAACAATACCTTCACACTCAAAGGCGGTG 2721 CACCAACAAAGGTTACTTTTGGTGATGACACTGTGATAGA 2761 AGTGCAAGGTTACAAGAGTGTGAATATCACTTTTGAACTT 2801 GATGAAAGGATTGATAAAGTACTTAATGAGAAGTGCTCTG 2841 CCTATACAGTTGAACTCGGTACAGAAGTAAATGAGTTCGC 2881 CTGTGTTGTGGCAGATGCTGTCATAAAAACTTTGCAACCA 2921 GTATCTGAATTACTTACACCACTGGGCATTGATTTAGATG 2961 AGTGGAGTATGGCTACATACTACTTATTTGATGAGTCTGG 3001 TGAGTTTAAATTGGCTTCACATATGTATTGTTCTTTCTAC 3041 CCTCCAGATGAGGATGAAGAAGAAGGTGATTGTGAAGAAG 3081 AAGAGTTTGAGCCATCAACTCAATATGAGTATGGTACTGA 3121 AGATGATTACCAAGGTAAACCTTTGGAATTTGGTGCCACT 3161 TCTGCTGCTCTTCAACCTGAAGAAGAGCAAGAAGAAGATT 3201 GGTTAGATGATGATAGTCAACAAACTGTTGGTCAACAAGA 3241 CGGCAGTGAGGACAATCAGACAACTACTATTCAAACAATT 3281 GTTGAGGTTCAACCTCAATTAGAGATGGAACTTACACCAG 3321 TTGTTCAGACTATTGAAGTGAATAGTTTTAGTGGTTATTT 3361 AAAACTTACTGACAATGTATACATTAAAAATGCAGACATT 3401 GTGGAAGAAGCTAAAAAGGTAAAACCAACAGTGGTTGTTA 3441 ATGCAGCCAATGTTTACCTTAAACATGGAGGAGGTGTTGC 3481 AGGAGCCTTAAATAAGGCTACTAACAATGCCATGCAAGTT 3521 GAATCTGATGATTACATAGCTACTAATGGACCACTTAAAG 3561 TGGGTGGTAGTTGTGTTTTAAGCGGACACAATCTTGCTAA 3601 AGACTGTCTTCATGTTGTCGGCCCAAATGTTAACAAAGGT 3641 GAAGACATTCAACTTCTTAAGAGTGCTTATGAAAATTTTA 3681 ATCAGCACGAAGTTCTACTTGCACCATTATTATCAGCTGG 3721 TATTTTTGGTGCTGACCCTATACATTCTTTAAGAGTTTGT 3761 GTAGATACTGTTCGCACAAATGTCTACTTAGCTGTCTTTG 3801 ATAAAAATCTCTATGACAAACTTGTTTCAAGCTTTTTGGA 3841 AATGAAGAGTGAAAAGCAAGTTGAACAAAAGATCGCTGAG 3881 ATTCCTAAAGAGGAAGTTAAGCCATTTATAACTGAAAGTA 3921 AACCTTCAGTTGAACAGAGAAAACAAGATGATAAGAAAAT 3961 CAAAGCTTGTGTTGAAGAAGTTACAACAACTCTGGAAGAA 4001 ACTAAGTTCCTCACAGAAAACTTGTTACTTTATATTGACA 4041 TTAATGGCAATCTTCATCCAGATTCTGCCACTCTTGTTAG 4081 TGACATTGACATCACTTTCTTAAAGAAAGATGCTCCATAT 4121 ATAGTGGGTGATGTTGTTCAAGAGGGTGTTTTAACTGCTG 4161 TGGTTATACCTACTAAAAAGGCTGGTGGCACTACTGAAAT 4201 GCTAGCGAAAGCTTTGAGAAAAGTGCCAACAGACAATTAT 4241 ATAACCACTTACCCGGGTCAGGGTTTAAATGGTTACACTG 4281 TAGAGGAGGCAAAGACAGTGCTTAAAAAGTGTAAAAGTGC 4321 CTTTTACATTCTACCATCTATTATCTCTAATGAGAAGCAA 4361 GAAATTCTTGGAACTGTTTCTTGGAATTTGCGAGAAATGC 4401 TTGCACATGCAGAAGAAACACGCAAATTAATGCCTGTCTG 4441 TGTGGAAACTAAAGCCATAGTTTCAACTATACAGCGTAAA 4481 TATAAGGGTATTAAAATACAAGAGGGTGTGGTTGATTATG 4521 GTGCTAGATTTTACTTTTACACCAGTAAAACAACTGTAGC 4561 GTCACTTATCAACACACTTAACGATCTAAATGAAACTCTT 4601 GTTACAATGCCACTTGGCTATGTAACACATGGCTTAAATT 4641 TGGAAGAAGCTGCTCGGTATATGAGATCTCTCAAAGTGCC 4681 AGCTACAGTTTCTGTTTCTTCACCTGATGCTGTTACAGCG 4721 TATAATGGTTATCTTACTTCTTCTTCTAAAACACCTGAAG 4761 AACATTTTATTGAAACCATCTCACTTGCTGGTTCCTATAA 4801 AGATTGGTCCTATTCTGGACAATCTACACAACTAGGTATA 4841 GAATTTCTTAAGAGAGGTGATAAAAGTGTATATTACACTA 4881 GTAATCCTACCACATTCCACCTAGATGGTGAAGTTATCAC 4921 CTTTGACAATCTTAAGACACTTCTTTCTTTGAGAGAAGTG 4961 AGGACTATTAAGGTGTTTACAACAGTAGACAACATTAACC 5001 TCCACACGCAAGTTGTGGACATGTCAATGACATATGGACA 5041 ACAGTTTGGTCCAACTTATTTGGATGGAGCTGATGTTACT 5081 AAAATAAAACCTCATAATTCACATGAAGGTAAAACATTTT 5121 ATGTTTTACCTAATGATGACACTCTACGTGTTGAGGCTTT 5161 TGAGTACTACCACACAACTGATCCTAGTTTTCTGGGTAGG 5201 TACATGTCAGCATTAAATCACACTAAAAAGTGGAAATACC 5241 CACAAGTTAATGGTTTAACTTCTATTAAATGGGCAGATAA 5281 CAACTGTTATCTTGCCACTGCATTGTTAACACTCCAACAA 5321 ATAGAGTTGAAGTTTAATCCACCTGCTCTACAAGATGCTT 5361 ATTACAGAGCAAGGGCTGGTGAAGCTGCTAACTTTTGTGC 5401 ACTTATCTTAGCCTACTGTAATAAGACAGTAGGTGAGTTA 5441 GGTGATGTTAGAGAAAGAATGAGTTACTTGTTTCAACATG 5481 CCAATTTAGATTCTTGCAAAAGAGTCTTGAACGTGGTGTG 5521 TAAAACTTGTGGACAACAGCAGACAACCCTTAAGGGTGTA 5561 GAAGCTGTTATGTACATGGGCACACTTTCTTATGAACAAT 5601 TTAAGAAAGGTGTTCAGATACCTTGTACGTGTGGTAAACA 5641 AGCTACAAAATATCTAGTACAACAGGAGTCACCTTTTGTT 5681 ATGATGTCAGCACCACCTGCTCAGTATGAACTTAAGCATG 5721 GTACATTTACTTGTGCTAGTGAGTACACTGGTAATTACCA 5761 GTGTGGTCACTATAAACATATAACTTCTAAAGAAACTTTG 5801 TATTGCATAGACGGTGCTTTACTTACAAAGTCCTCAGAAT 5841 ACAAAGGTCCTATTACGGATGTTTTCTACAAAGAAAACAG 5881 TTACACAACAACCATAAAACCAGTTACTTATAAATTGGAT 5921 GGTGTTGTTTGTACAGAAATTGACCCTAAGTTGGACAATT 5961 ATTATAAGAAAGACAATTCTTATTTCACAGAGCAACCAAT 6001 TGATCTTGTACCAAACCAACCATATCCAAACGCAAGCTTC 6041 GATAATTTTAAGTTTGTATGTGATAATATCAAATTTGCTG 6081 ATGATTTAAACCAGTTAACTGGTTATAAGAAACCTGCTTC 6121 AAGAGAGCTTAAAGTTACATTTTTCCCTGACTTAAATGGT 6161 GATGTGGTGGCTATTGATTATAAACACTACACACCCTCTT 6201 TTAAGAAAGGAGCTAAATTGTTACATAAACCTATTGTTTG 6241 GCATGTTAACAATGCAACTAATAAAGCCACGTATAAACCA 6281 AATACCTGGTGTATACGTTGTCTTTGGAGCACAAAACCAG 6321 TTGAAACATCAAATTCGTTTGATGTACTGAAGTCAGAGGA 6361 CGCGCAGGGAATGGATAATCTTGCCTGCGAAGATCTAAAA 6401 CCAGTCTGTGAAGAAGTACTGGAAAATCCTACCATACAGA 6441 AAGACGTTCTTGAGTGTAATGTGAAAACTACCGAAGTTGT 6481 AGGAGACATTATACTTAAACCAGCAAATAATAGTTTAAAA 6521 ATTACAGAAGAGGTTGGCCACACAGATCTAATGGCTGCTT 6561 ATGTAGACAATTCTAGTCTTACTATTAAGAAACCTAATGA 6601 ATTATCTAGAGTATTAGGTTTGAAAACCCTTGCTACTCAT 6641 GGTTTAGCTGCTGTTAATAGTGTCCCTTGGGATACTATAG 6681 CTAATTATGCTAAGCCTTTTCTTAACAAAGTTGTTAGTAC 6721 AACTACTAACATAGTTACACGGTGTTTAAACCGTGTTTGT 6761 ACTAATTATATGCCTTATTTCTTTACTTTATTGCTACAAT 6801 TGTGTACTTTTACTAGAAGTACAAATTCTAGAATTAAAGC 6841 ATCTATGCCGACTACTATAGCAAAGAATACTGTTAAGAGT 6881 GTCGGTAAATTTTGTCTAGAGGCTTCATTTAATTATTTGA 6921 AGTCACCTAATTTTTCTAAACTGATAAATATTATAATTTG 6961 GTTTTTACTATTAAGTGTTTGCCTAGGTTCTTTAATCTAC 7001 TCAACCGCTGCTTTAGGTGTTTTAATGTCTAATTTAGGCA 7041 TGCCTTCTTACTGTACTGGTTACAGAGAAGGCTATTTGAA 7081 CTCTACTAATGTCACTATTGCAACCTACTGTACTGGTTCT 7121 ATACCTTGTAGTGTTTGTCTTAGTGGTTTAGATTCTTTAG 7161 ACACCTATCCTTCTTTAGAAACTATACAAATTACGATTTC 7201 ATCTTTTAAATGGGATTTAACTGCTTTTGGCTTAGTTGCA 7241 GAGTGGTTTTTGGCATATATTCTTTTCACTAGGTTTTTCT 7281 ATGTACTTGGATTGGCTGCAATCATGCAATTGTTTTTCAG 7321 CTATTTTGCAGTACATTTTATTAGTAATTCTTGGCTTATG 7361 TGGTTAATAATTAATCTTGTACAAATGGCCCCGATTTCAG 7401 CTATGGTTAGAATGTACATCTTCTTTGCATCATTTTATTA 7441 TGTATGGAAAAGTTATGTGCATGTTGTAGACGGTTGTAAT 7481 TCATCAACTTGTATGATGTGTTACAAACGTAATAGAGCAA 7521 CAAGAGTCGAATGTAGAACTATTGTTAATGGTGTTAGAAG 7561 GTCCTTTTATGTCTATGCTAATGGAGGTAAAGGCTTTTGC 7601 AAACTAGACAATTGGAATTGTGTTAATTGTGATACATTCT 7641 GTGCTGGTACTACATTTATTAGTGATGAAGTTGCGAGAGA 7681 CTTGTCACTACAGTTTAAAAGACCAATAAATCCTACTGAC 7721 CAGTCTTCTTACATCGTTGATAGTGTTACAGTGAAGAATG 7761 GTTCCATCCATCTTTACTTTGATAAAGCTGGTCAAAAGAC 7801 TTATGAAAGACATTCTCTCTCTCATTTTGTTAACTTAGAC 7841 AACCTGAGAGCTAATAACACTAAAGGTTGATTGCCTATTA 7881 ATGTTATAGTTTTTGATGGTAAATCAAAATGTGAAGAATC 7921 ATCTGCAAAATCAGCGTCTGTTTACTACAGTCAGCTTATG 7961 TGTCAACCTATACTGTTACTAGATCAGGCATTAGTGTCTG 8001 ATGTTGGTGATAGTGCGGAAGTTGCAGTTAAAATGTTTGA 8041 TGCTTACGTTAATACGTTTTCATCAACTTTTAACGTACCA 8081 ATGGAAAAACTCAAAACACTAGTTGCAACTGCAGAAGCTG 8121 AACTTGCAAAGAATGTGTCCTTAGACAATGTCTTATCTAC 8161 TTTTATTTCAGCAGCTCGGCAAGGGTTTGTTGATTCAGAT 8201 GTAGAAACTAAAGATGTTGTTGAATGTCTTAAATTGTCAC 8241 ATCAATCTGACATAGAAGTTACTGGCGATAGTTGTAATAA 8281 CTATATGCTCACCTATAACAAAGTTGAAAACATGACACCC 8321 CGTGACCTTGGTGCTTGTATTGACTGTAGTGCGCGTCATA 8361 TTAATGCGCAGGTAGCAAAAAGTCACAACATTGCTTTGAT 8401 ATGGAACGTTAAAGATTTCATGTCATTGTCTGAACAACTA 8441 CGAAAACAAATACGTAGTGCTGCTAAAAAGAATAACTTAC 8481 CTTTTAAGTTGACATGTGCAACTACTAGACAAGTTGTTAA 8521 TGTTGTAACAACAAAGATAGCACTTAAGGGTGGTAAAATT 8561 GTTAATAATTGGTTGAAGCAGTTAATTAAAGTTACACTTG 8601 TGTTCCTTTTTGTTGCTGCTATTTTCTATTTAATAACACC 8641 TGTTCATGTCATGTCTAAACATACTGACTTTTCAAGTGAA 8681 ATCATAGGATACAAGGCTATTGATGGTGGTGTCACTCGTG 8721 ACATAGCATCTACAGATACTTGTTTTGCTAACAAACATGC 8761 TGATTTTGACACATGGTTTAGCCAGCGTGGTGGTAGTTAT 8801 ACTAATGACAAAGCTTGCCCATTGATTGCTGCAGTCATAA 8841 CAAGAGAAGTGGGTTTTGTCGTGCCTGGTTTGCCTGGCAC 8881 GATATTACGCACAACTAATGGTGACTTTTTGCATTTCTTA 8921 CCTAGAGTTTTTAGTGCAGTTGGTAACATCTGTTACACAC 8961 CATCAAAACTTATAGAGTACACTGACTTTGCAACATCAGC 9001 TTGTGTTTTGGCTGCTGAATGTACAATTTTTAAAGATGCT 9041 TCTGGTAAGCCAGTACCATATTGTTATGATACCAATGTAC 9081 TAGAAGGTTCTGTTGCTTATGAAAGTTTACGCCCTGACAC 3121 ACGTTATGTGCTCATGGATGGCTCTATTATTCAATTTCCT 9161 AACACCTACCTTGAAGGTTCTGTTAGAGTGGTAACAACTT 9201 TTGATTCTGAGTACTGTAGGCACGGCACTTGTGAAAGATC 9241 AGAAGCTGGTGTTTGTGTATCTACTAGTGGTAGATGGGTA 9281 CTTAACAATGATTATTAGAGATCTTTACCAGGAGTTTTCT 9321 GTGGTGTAGATGCTGTAAATTTACTTACTAATATGTTTAC 9361 ACCACTAATTCAACCTATTGGTGCTTTGGACATATCAGCA 9401 TCTATAGTAGCTGGTGGTATTGTAGCTATCGTAGTAACAT 9441 GCCTTGCCTACTATTTTATGAGGTTTAGAAGAGCTTTTGG 9481 TGAATACAGTCATGTAGTTGCCTTTAATACTTTACTATTC 9521 CTTATGTCATTCACTGTACTCTGTTTAACACCAGTTTACT 9561 CATTCTTACCTGGTGTTTATTCTGTTATTTACTTGTACTT 9601 GACATTTTATCTTACTAATGATGTTTCTTTTTTAGCACAT 9641 ATTCAGTGGATGGTTATGTTCACACCTTTAGTACCTTTCT 9681 GGATAACAATTGCTTATATCATTTGTATTTCCACAAAGCA 9721 TTTCTATTGGTTCTTTAGTAATTACCTAAAGAGACGTGTA 9761 GTCTTTAATGGTGTTTCCTTTAGTACTTTTGAAGAAGCTG 9801 CGGTGTGCACCTTTTTGTTAAATAAAGAAATGTATCTAAA 9841 GTTGCGTAGTGATGTGCTATTACCTCTTACGCAATATAAT 9881 AGATACTTAGCTCTTTATAATAAGTACAAGTATTTTAGTG 9921 GAGCAATGGATACAACTAGCTACAGAGAAGCTGCTTGTTG 9961 TCATCTCGCAAAGGCTCTCAATGACTTCAGTAACTCAGGT 10001 TCTGATGTTCTTTACCAACCACCACAAACCTCTATCACCT 10041 CAGCTGTTTTGCAGAGTGGTTTTAGAAAAATGGCATTCCC 10081 ATCTGGTAAAGTTGAGGGTTGTATGGTACAAGTAACTTGT 10121 GGTACAACTACACTTAACGGTCTTTGGCTTGATGACGTAG 10161 TTTACTGTCCAAGACATGTGATCTGCACCTCTGAAGACAT 10201 GCTTAACCCTAATTATGAAGATTTACTCATTCGTAAGTCT 10241 AATCATAATTTCTTGGTACAGGCTGGTAATGTTCAACTCA 10281 GGGTTATTGGACATTCTATGCAAAATTGTGTACTTAAGCT 10321 TAAGGTTGATACAGCCAATCCTAAGACACCTAAGTATAAG 10361 TTTGTTCGCATTCAACCAGGACAGACTTTTTCAGTGTTAG 10401 CTTGTTACAATGGTTCACCATCTGGTGTTTACCAATGTGC 10441 TATGAGGCCCAATTTCACTATTAAGGGTTCATTCCTTAAT 10481 GGTTCATGTGGTAGTGTTGGTTTTAACATAGATTATGACT 10521 GTGTCTCTTTTTGTTACATGCACCATATGGAATTACCAAC 10561 TGGAGTTCATGCTGGCACAGACTTAGAAGGTAACTTTTAT 10601 GGACCTTTTGTTGACAGGCAAACAGCACAAGCAGCTGGTA 10641 CGGACACAACTATTACAGTTAATGTTTTAGCTTGGTTGTA 10681 CGCTGCTGTTATAAATGGAGACAGGTGGTTTCTCAATCGA 10721 TTTACCACAACTCTTAATGACTTTAACCTTGTGGCTATGA 10761 AGTACAATTATGAACCTCTAACACAAGACCATGTTGACAT 10801 ACTAGGACCTCTTTCTGCTCAAACTGGAATTGCCGTTTTA 10841 GATATGTGTGCTTCATTAAAAGAATTACTGCAAAATGGTA 10881 TGAATGGACGTACCATATTGGGTAGTGCTTTATTAGAAGA 10921 TGAATTTACACCTTTTGATGTTGTTAGACAATGCTCAGGT 10961 GTTACTTTCCAAAGTGCAGTGAAAAGAACAATCAAGGGTA 11001 CACACCACTGGTTGTTACTCACAATTTTGACTTCACTTTT 11041 AGTTTTAGTCCAGAGTACTCAATGGTCTTTGTTCTTTTTT 11081 TTGTATGAAAATGCCTTTTTACCTTTTGCTATGGGTATTA 11121 TTGCTATGTCTGCTTTTGCAATGATGTTTGTCAAACATAA 11161 GCATGCATTTCTCTGTTTGTTTTTGTTACCTTCTCTTGCC 11201 ACTGTAGCTTATTTTAATATGGTCTATATGCCTGCTAGTT 11241 GGGTGATGCGTATTATGACATGGTTGGATATGGTTGATAC 11281 TAGTTTGTCTGGTTTTAAGCTAAAAGACTGTGTTATGTAT 11321 GCATCAGCTGTAGTGTTACTAATCCTTATGACAGCAAGAA 11361 CTGTGTATGATGATGGTGCTAGGAGAGTGTGGACACTTAT 11401 GAATGTCTTGACACTCGTTTATAAAGTTTATTATGGTAAT 11441 GCTTTAGATCAAGCCATTTCCATGTGGGCTCTTATAATCT 11481 CTGTTACTTCTAACTACTCAGGTGTAGTTACAACTGTCAT 11521 GTTTTTGGCCAGAGGTATTGTTTTTATGTGTGTTGAGTAT 11561 TGCCCTATTTTCTTCATAACTGGTAATACACTTCAGTGTA 11601 TAATGCTAGTTTATTGTTTCTTAGGCTATTTTTGTACTTG 11641 TTACTTTGGCCTCTTTTGTTTACTCAACCGCTACTTTAGA 11681 CTGACTCTTGGTGTTTATGATTACTTAGTTTCTACACAGG 11721 AGTTTAGATATATGAATTCACAGGGACTACTCCCACCCAA 11761 GAATAGCATAGATGCCTTCAAACTCAACATTAAATTGTTG 11801 GGTGTTGGTGGCAAACCTTGTATCAAAGTAGCCACTGTAC 11841 AGTCTAAAATGTCAGATGTAAAGTGCACATCAGTAGTCTT 11881 ACTCTCAGTTTTGCAACAACTCAGAGTAGAATCATCATCT 11921 AAATTGTGGGCTCAATGTGTCCAGTTACACAATGACATTC 11961 TCTTAGCTAAAGATACTACTGAAGCCTTTGAAAAAATGGT 12001 TTCACTACTTTCTGTTTTGCTTTCCATGCAGGGTGCTGTA 12041 GACATAAACAAGCTTTGTGAAGAAATGCTGGACAACAGGG 12081 CAACCTTACAAGCTATAGCCTCAGAGTTTAGTTCCCTTCC 12121 ATCATATGCAGCTTTTGCTACTGCTCAAGAAGCTTATGAG 12161 CAGGCTGTTGCTAATGGTGATTCTGAAGTTGTTCTTAAAA 12201 AGTTGAAGAAGTCTTTGAATGTGGCTAAATCTGAATTTGA 12241 CCGTGATGCAGCCATGCAACGTAAGTTGGAAAAGATGGCT 12281 GATCAAGCTATGACCCAAATGTATAAACAGGCTAGATCTG 12321 AGGACAAGAGGGCAAAAGTTACTAGTGCTATGCAGACAAT 12361 GCTTTTCACTATGCTTAGAAAGTTGGATAATGATGCACTC 12401 AACAACATTATCAACAATGCAAGAGATGGTTGTGTTCCCT 12441 TGAACATAATACCTCTTACAACAGCAGCCAAACTAATGGT 12481 TGTCATACCAGACTATAACACATATAAAAATACGTGTGAT 12521 GGTACAACATTTACTTATGCATCAGCATTGTGGGAAATCC 12561 AACAGGTTGTAGATGCAGATAGTAAAATTGTTCAACTTAG 12601 TGAAATTAGTATGGACAATTCACCTAATTTAGCATGGCCT 12641 CTTATTGTAACAGCTTTAAGGGCCAATTCTGCTGTCAAAT 12681 TACAGAATAATGAGCTTAGTCCTGTTGCACTACGACAGAT 12721 GTCTTGTGCTGCCGGTACTACACAAACTGCTTGCACTGAT 12761 GACAATGCGTTAGCTTACTACAACACAACAAAGGGAGGTA 12801 GGTTTGTACTTGCACTGTTATCCGATTTACAGGATTTGAA 12841 ATGGGCTAGATTCCCTAAGAGTGATGGAACTGGTACTATC 12881 TATACAGAACTGGAACCACCTTGTAGGTTTGTTACAGACA 12921 CACCTAAAGGTCCTAAAGTGAAGTATTTATACTTTATTAA 12961 AGGATTAAACAACCTAAATAGAGGTATGGTACTTGGTAGT 13001 TTAGCTGCCACAGTACGTCTACAAGCTGGTAATGCAACAG 13041 AAGTGCCTGCCAATTCAACTGTATTATCTTTCTGTGCTTT 13081 TGCTGTAGATGCTGCTAAAGCTTACAAAGATTATCTAGCT 13121 AGTGGGGGACAACCAATCACTAATTGTGTTAAGATGTTGT 13161 GTAGACACACTGGTACTGGTCAGGCAATAACAGTTACACC 13201 GGAAGCCAATATGGATCAAGAATCCTTTGGTGGTGCATCG 13241 TGTTGTCTGTACTGCCGTTGCCACATAGATCATCCAAATC 13281 CTAAAGGATTTTGTGACTTAAAAGGTAAGTATGTACAAAT 13321 ACCTACAACTTGTGCTAATGACCCTGTGGGTTTTACACTT 13361 AAAAACACAGTCTGTACCGTCTGCGGTATGTGGAAAGGTT 13401 ATGGCTGTAGTTGTGATCAACTCCGCGAACCCATGCTTCA 13441 GTCAGCTGATGCACAATCGTTTTTAAACGGGTTTGCGGTG 13481 TAAGTGCAGCCCGTCTTACACCGTGCGGCACAGGCACTAG 13521 TACTGATGTCGTATACAGGGCTTTTGACATCTACAATGAT 13561 AAAGTAGCTGGTTTTGCTAAATTCCTAAAAACTAATTGTT 13601 GTCGCTTCCAAGAAAAGGACGAAGATGACAATTTAATTGA 13641 TTCTTACTTTGTAGTTAAGAGACACACTTTCTCTAACTAC 13681 CAACATGAAGAAACAATTTATAATTTACTTAAGGATTGTC 13721 CAGCTGTTGCTAAACATGACTTCTTTAAGTTTAGAATAGA 13761 CGGTGACATGGTACCACATATATCACGTCAACGTCTTACT 13801 AAATACACAATGGCAGACCTCGTCTATGCTTTAAGGCATT 13841 TTGATGAAGGTAATTGTGACACATTAAAAGAAATACTTGT 13881 CACATACAATTGTTGTGATGATGATTATTTCAATAAAAAG 13921 GACTGGTATGATTTTGTAGAAAACCCAGATATATTACGCG 13961 TATACGCCAACTTAGGTGAACGTGTACGCCAAGCTTTGTT 14001 AAAAACAGTACAATTCTGTGATGCCATGCGAAATGCTGGT 14041 ATTGTTGGTGTACTGACATTAGATAATCAAGATCTCAATG 14081 GTAACTGGTATGATTTCGGTGATTTCATACAAACCACGCC 14121 AGGTAGTGGAGTTCCTGTTGTAGATTCTTATTATTCATTG 14161 TTAATGCCTATATTAACCTTGACCAGGGCTTTAACTGCAG 14201 AGTCACATGTTGACACTGACTTAACAAAGCCTTACATTAA 14241 GTGGGATTTGTTAAAATATGACTTCACGGAAGAGAGGTTA 14281 AAACTCTTTGACCGTTATTTTAAATATTGGGATCAGACAT 14321 ACCACCCAAATTGTGTTAACTGTTTGGATGACAGATGCAT 14361 TCTGCATTGTGCAAACTTTAATGTTTTATTCTCTACAGTG 14401 TTCCCACCTACAAGTTTTGGACCACTAGTGAGAAAAATAT 14441 TTGTTGATGGTGTTCCATTTGTAGTTTCAACTGGATACCA 14481 CTTCAGAGAGCTAGGTGTTGTACATAATCAGGATGTAAAC 14521 TTACATAGCTCTAGACTTAGTTTTAAGGAATTACTTGTGT 14561 ATGCTGCTGACCCTGCTATGCACGCTGCTTCTGGTAATCT 14601 ATTACTAGATAAACGCACTACGTGCTTTTCAGTAGCTGCA 14641 CTTACTAACAATGTTGCTTTTCAAACTGTCAAACCCGGTA 14681 ATTTTAACAAAGACTTCTATGACTTTGCTGTGTCTAAGGG 14721 TTTCTTTAAGGAAGGAAGTTCTGTTGAATTAAAACACTTC 14761 TTCTTTGCTCAGGATGGTAATGCTGCTATCAGCGATTATG 14801 ACTACTATCGTTATAATCTACCAACAATGTGTGATATCAG 14841 ACAACTACTATTTGTAGTTGAAGTTGTTGATAAGTACTTT 14881 GATTGTTACGATGGTGGCTGTATTAATGCTAACCAAGTCA 14921 TCGTCAACAACCTAGACAAATCAGCTGGTTTTCCATTTAA 14961 TAAATGGGGTAAGGCTAGACTTTATTATGATTCAATGAGT 15001 TATGAGGATCAAGATGCACTTTTCGCATATACAAAACGTA 15041 ATGTCATCCCTACTATAACTCAAATGAATCTTAAGTATGC 15081 CATTAGTGCAAAGAATAGAGCTCGCACCGTAGCTGGTGTC 15121 TCTATCTGTAGTACTATGACCAATAGACAGTTTCATCAAA 15161 AATTATTGAAATCAATAGCCGCCACTAGAGGAGCTACTGT 15201 AGTAATTGGAACAAGCAAATTCTATGGTGGTTGGCACAAC 15241 ATGTTAAAAACTGTTTATAGTGATGTAGAAAACCCTCACC 15281 TTATGGGTTGGGATTATCCTAAATGTGATAGAGCCATGCC 15321 TAACATGCTTAGAATTATGGCCTCACTTGTTCTTGCTCGC 15361 AAACATACAACGTGTTGTAGCTTGTCACACCGTTTCTATA 15401 GATTAGCTAATGAGTGTGCTCAAGTATTGAGTGAAATGGT 15441 CATGTGTGGCGGTTCACTATATGTTAAACCAGGTGGAACC 15481 TCATCAGGAGATGCCACAACTGCTTATGCTAATAGTGTTT 15521 TTAACATTTCTCAAGCTGTCACGGCCAATGTTAATGCACT 15561 TTTATCTACTGATGGTAACAAAATTGCCGATAAGTATGTC 15601 CGCAATTTACAACACAGACTTTATGAGTGTCTCTATAGAA 15641 ATAGAGATGTTGACACAGACTTTGTGAATGAGTTTTACGC 15681 ATATTTGCGTAAACATTTCTCAATGATGATACTCTCTGAC 15721 GATGCTGTTGTGTGTTTCAATAGCACTTATGCATCTCAAG 15761 GTCTAGTGGCTAGCATAAAGAACTTTAAGTCAGTTCTTTA 15801 TTATCAAAACAATGTTTTTATGTCTGAAGCAAAATGTTGG 15841 ACTGAGACTGACCTTACTAAAGGACCTCATGAATTTTGCT 15881 CTCAACATACAATGCTAGTTAAAGAGGGTGATGATTATGT 15921 GTACCTTCCTTACCCAGATCCATCAAGAATCCTAGGGGCC 15961 GGCTGTTTTGTAGATGATATCGTAAAAACAGATGGTACAC 16001 TTATGATTGAACGGTTCGTGTCTTTAGCTATAGATGCTTA 16041 CCCACTTACTAAACATCCTAATCAGGAGTATGCTGATGTC 16081 TTTCATTTGTACTTAGAATACATAAGAAAGCTACATGATG 16121 AGTTAACAGGACACATGTTAGACATGTATTCTGTTATGCT 16161 TACTAATGATAACACTTCAAGGTATTGGGAACCTGAGTTT 16201 TATGAGGCTATGTACACACCGCATACAGTCTTACAGGCTG 16241 TTGGGGCTTGTGTTCTTTGCAATTCACAGACTTCATTAAG 16281 ATGTGGTGCTTGCATACGTAGACCATTCTTATGTTGTAAA 16321 TGCTGTTACGACCATGTCATATCAACATCACATAAATTAG 16361 TCTTGTCTGTTAATCCGTATGTTTGCAATGCTCCAGGTTG 16401 TGATGTCACAGATGTGACTCAACTTTACTTAGGAGGTATG 16441 AGCTATTATTGTAAATCACATAAACCACCCATTAGTTTTC 16481 CATTGTGTGCTAATGGACAAGTTTTTGGTTTATATAAAAA 16521 TACATGTGTTGGTAGCGATAATGTTACTGACTTTAATGCA 16561 ATTGCAACATGTGACTGGACAAATGCTGGTGATTACATTT 16601 TAGCTAACACCTGTACTGAAAGACTCAAGCTTTTTGCAGC 16641 AGAAACGCTCAAAGCTACTGAGGAGACATTTAAACTGTCT 16681 TATGGTATTGCTACTGTACGTGAAGTGCTGTCTGACAGAG 16721 AATTACATCTTTCATGGGAAGTTGGTAAACCTAGACCACC 16761 ACTTAACCGAAATTATGTCTTTAGTGGTTATCGTGTAACT 16801 AAAAACAGTAAAGTACAAATAGGAGAGTACACCTTTGAAA 16841 AAGGTGACTATGGTGATGCTGTTGTTTACCGAGGTACAAC 16881 AACTTAGAAATTAAATGTTGGTGATTATTTTGTGCTGAGA 16921 TCACATACAGTAATGCCATTAAGTGCACCTACACTAGTGC 16961 CACAAGAGCACTATGTTAGAATTACTGGCTTATACCCAAC 17001 ACTCAATATCTCAGATGAGTTTTCTAGCAATGTTGCAAAT 17041 TATCAAAAGGTTGGTATGCAAAAGTATTCTACACTCCAGG 17081 GACCACCTGGTACTGGTAAGAGTCATTTTGCTATTGGCCT 17121 AGCTCTCTACTACCCTTCTGCTCGCATAGTGTATACAGCT 17161 TGCTCTCATGCCGCTGTTGATGCACTATGTGAGAAGGCAT 17201 TAAAATATTTGCCTATAGATAAATGTAGTAGAATTATACC 17241 TGCACGTGCTCGTGTAGAGTGTTTTGATAAATTCAAAGTG 17281 AATTCAACATTAGAACAGTATGTCTTTTGTACTGTAAATG 17321 CATTGCCTGAGACGACAGCAGATATAGTTGTCTTTGATGA 17361 AATTTCAATGGCCACAAATTATGATTTGAGTGTTGTCAAT 17401 GCCAGATTACGTGCTAAGCACTATGTGTACATTGGCGACC 17441 CTGCTCAATTACCTGCACCACGCACATTGCTAACTAAGGG 17481 CACACTAGAACCAGAATATTTCAATTCAGTGTGTAGACTT 17521 ATGAAAACTATAGGTCCAGACATGTTCCTCGGAACTTGTC 17561 GGCGTTGTCCTGCTGAAATTGTTGACACTGTGAGTGCTTT 17601 GGTTTATGATAATAAGCTTAAAGCACATAAAGACAAATCA 17641 GCTCAATGCTTTAAAATGTTTTATAAGGGTGTTATCACGC 17681 ATGATGTTTCATCTGCAATTAACAGGCCACAAATAGGCGT 17721 GGTAAGAGAATTCCTTACACGTAACCCTGCTTGGAGAAAA 17761 GCTGTCTTTATTTCACCTTATAATTCACAGAATGCTGTAG 17801 CCTCAAAGATTTTGGGAGTACCAACTCAAACTGTTGATTC 17841 ATCACAGGGCTCAGAATATGACTATGTCATATTCACTCAA 17881 ACCACTGAAACAGCTCACTCTTGTAATGTAAACAGATTTA 17921 ATGTTGCTATTACCAGAGCAAAAGTAGGCATACTTTGCAT 17961 AATGTCTGATAGAGACCTTTATGACAAGTTGCAATTTACA 18001 AGTCTTGAAATTCCACGTAGGAATGTGGCAACTTTACAAG 18041 CTGAAAATGTAACAGGACTCTTTAAAGATTGTAGTAAGGT 18081 AATCACTGGGTTACATCCTACACAGGCACCTACACACCTC 18121 AGTGTTGACACTAAATTCAAAACTGAAGGTTTATGTGTTG 18161 ACATACCTGGCATACCTAAGGACATGACCTATAGAAGACT 18201 CATCTCTATGATGGGTTTTAAAATGAATTATCAAGTTAAT 18241 GGTTACCCTAACATGTTTATCACCCGCGAAGAAGCTATAA 18281 GACATGTACGTGCATGGATTGGCTTCGATGTCGAGGGGTG 18321 TCATGCTACTAGAGAAGCTGTTGGTACCAATTTACCTTTA 18361 CAGCTAGGTTTTTCTACAGGTGTTAACCTAGTTGCTGTAC 18401 CTACAGGTTATGTTGATACACCTAATAATACAGATTTTTC 18441 CAGAGTTAGTGCTAAACCACCGCCTGGAGATCAATTTAAA 18481 CACCTCATACCACTTATGTACAAAGGACTTCCTTGGAATG 18521 TAGTGCGTATAAAGATTGTACAAATGTTAAGTGACACACT 18561 TAAAAATCTCTCTGACAGAGTCGTATTTGTCTTATGGGCA 18601 CATGGCTTTGAGTTGACATCTATGAAGTATTTTGTGAAAA 18641 TAGGACCTGAGCGCACCTGTTGTCTATGTGATAGAGGTGC 18681 CACATGCTTTTCCACTGCTTCAGACACTTATGCCTGTTGG 18721 CATCATTCTATTGGATTTGATTACGTCTATAATCCGTTTA 18761 TGATTGATGTTCAACAATGGGGTTTTACAGGTAACCTACA 18801 AAGCAACCATGATCTGTATTGTCAAGTCCATGGTAATGCA 18841 CATGTAGCTAGTTGTGATGCAATCATGACTAGGTGTCTAG 18881 CTGTCCACGAGTGCTTTGTTAAGCGTGTTGACTGGACTAT 18921 TGAATATCCTATAATTGGTGATGAACTGAAGATTAATGCG 18961 GCTTGTAGAAAGGTTCAACACATGGTTGTTAAAGCTGCAT 19001 TATTAGCAGACAAATTCCCAGTTCTTCACGACATTGGTAA 19041 CCCTAAAGCTATTAAGTGTGTACCTCAAGCTGATGTAGAA 19081 TGGAAGTTCTATGATGCACAGCCTTGTAGTGACAAAGCTT 19121 ATAAAATAGAAGAATTATTCTATTCTTATGCCACACATTC 19161 TGACAAATTCACAGATGGTGTATGCCTATTTTGGAATTGC 19201 AATGTCGATAGATATCCTGCTAATTCCATTGTTTGTAGAT 19241 TTGACACTAGAGTGCTATCTAACCTTAACTTGCCTGGTTG 19281 TGATGGTGGCAGTTTGTATGTAAATAAACATGCATTCCAC 19321 ACACCAGCTTTTGATAAAAGTGCTTTTGTTAATTTAAAAC 19361 AATTACCATTTTTCTATTACTCTGACAGTCCATGTGAGTC 19401 TCATGGAAAACAAGTAGTGTCAGATATAGATTATGTACCA 19441 CTAAAGTCTGCTACGTGTATAACACGTTGCAATTTAGGTG 19481 GTGCTGTCTGTAGACATCATGCTAATGAGTACAGATTGTA 19521 TCTCGATGCTTATAACATGATGATCTCAGCTGGCTTTAGC 19561 TTGTGGGTTTACAAACAATTTGATACTTATAACCTCTGGA 19601 ACACTTTTACAAGACTTCAGAGTTTAGAAAATGTGGCTTT 19641 TAATGTTGTAAATAAGGGACACTTTGATGGACAACAGGGT 19681 GAAGTACCAGTTTCTATCATTAATAACACTGTTTACACAA 19721 AAGTTGATGGTGTTGATGTAGAATTGTTTGAAAATAAAAC 19761 AACATTACCTGTTAATGTAGCATTTGAGCTTTGGGCTAAG 19801 CGCAACATTAAACCAGTACCAGAGGTGAAAATACTCAATA 19841 ATTTGGGTGTGGACATTGCTGCTAATACTGTGATCTGGGA 19881 CTACAAAAGAGATGCTCCAGCACATATATCTACTATTGGT 19921 GTTTGTTCTATGACTGACATAGCCAAGAAACCAACTGAAA 19961 CGATTTGTGCACCACTCACTGTCTTTTTTGATGGTAGAGT 20001 TGATGGTCAAGTAGACTTATTTAGAAATGCCCGTAATGGT 20041 GTTCTTATTACAGAAGGTAGTGTTAAAGGTTTACAACCAT 20081 CTGTAGGTCCCAAACAAGCTAGTCTTAATGGAGTCACATT 20121 AATTGGAGAAGCCGTAAAAACACAGTTCAATTATTATAAG 20161 AAAGTTGATGGTGTTGTCCAACAATTACCTGAAACTTACT 20201 TTACTCAGAGTAGAAATTTACAAGAATTTAAACCCAGGAG 20241 TCAAATGGAAATTGATTTCTTAGAATTAGCTATGGATGAA 20281 TTCATTGAACGGTATAAATTAGAAGGCTATGCCTTCGAAC 20321 ATATCGTTTATGGAGATTTTAGTCATAGTCAGTTAGGTGG 20361 TTTACATCTACTGATTGGACTAGCTAAACGTTTTAAGGAA 20401 TCACCTTTTGAATTAGAAGATTTTATTCCTATGGACAGTA 20441 CAGTTAAAAACTATTTCATAACAGATGCGCAAACAGGTTC 20481 ATCTAAGTGTGTGTGTTCTGTTATTGATTTATTACTTGAT 20521 GATTTTGTTGAAATAATAAAATCCCAAGATTTATCTGTAG 20561 TTTCTAAGGTTGTCAAAGTGACTATTGACTATACAGAAAT 20601 TTCATTTATGCTTTGGTGTAAAGATGGGCATGTAGAAACA 20641 TTTTACCCAAAATTACAATCTAGTCAAGCGTGGCAACCGG 20681 GTGTTGCTATGCCTAATCTTTACAAAATGCAAAGAATGCT 20721 ATTAGAAAAGTGTGACCTTCAAAATTATGGTGATAGTGCA 20761 ACATTACCTAAAGGCATAATGATGAATGTCGCAAAATATA 20801 CTCAACTGTGTCAATATTTAAACACATTAACATTAGCTGT 20841 ACCCTATAATATGAGAGTTATACATTTTGGTGCTGGTTCT 20881 GATAAAGGAGTTGCACCAGGTACAGCTGTTTTAAGACAGT 20921 GGTTGCCTACGGGTACGCTGCTTGTCGATTCAGATCTTAA 20961 TGACTTTGTCTCTGATGCAGATTCAACTTTGATTGGTGAT 21001 TGTGCAACTGTACATACAGCTAATAAATGGGATCTCATTA 21041 TTAGTGATATGTACGACCCTAAGACTAAAAATGTTACAAA 21081 AGAAAATGACTCTAAAGAGGGTTTTTTCACTTACATTTGT 21121 GGGTTTATACAAGAAAAGCTAGCTCTTGGAGGTTCCGTGG 21161 CTATAAAGATAACAGAACATTCTTGGAATGCTGATCTTTA 21201 TAAGCTCATGGGACACTTCGCATGGTGGACAGCCTTTGTT 21241 ACTAATGTGAATGCGTGATCATCTGAAGCATTTTTAATTG 21281 GATGTAATTATCTTGGCAAACCACGCGAACAAATAGATGG 21321 TTATGTCATGCATGCAAATTACATATTTTGGAGGAATACA 21361 AATCCAATTCAGTTGTCTTCCTATTCTTTATTTGACATGA 21401 GTAAATTTCCCCTTAAATTAAGGGGTACTGCTGTTATGTC 21441 TTTAAAAGAAGGTCAAATCAATGATATGATTTTATCTCTT 21481 CTTAGTAAAGGTAGACTTATAATTAGAGAAAACAACAGAG 21521 TTGTTATTTCTAGTGATGTTCTTGTTAACAACTAAACGAA 21561 CAATGTTTGTTTTTCTTGTTTTATTGCCACTAGTCTCTAG 21601 TCAGTGTGTTAATCTTACAACCAGAACTCAATTACCCCCT 21641 GCATACACTAATTCTTTCACACGTGGTGTTTATTACCCTG 21681 ACAAAGTTTTCAGATCCTCAGTTTTACATTCAACTCAGGA 21721 CTTGTTCTTACCTTTCTTTTCCAATGTTACTTGGTTCCAT 21761 GCTATACATGTCTCTGGGACCAATGGTACTAAGAGGTTTG 21801 ATAACCCTGTCCTACCATTTAATGATGGTGTTTATTTTGC 21841 TTCCACTGAGAAGTCTAACATAATAAGAGGCTGGATTTTT 21881 GGTACTACTTTAGATTCGAAGACCCAGTCCCTACTTATTG 21921 TTAATAACGCTACTAATGTTGTTATTAAAGTCTGTGAATT 21961 TCAATTTTGTAATGATCCATTTTTGGGTGTTTATTACCAC 22001 AAAAACAACAAAAGTTGGATGGAAAGTGAGTTCAGAGTTT 22041 ATTCTAGTGCGAATAATTGCACTTTTGAATATGTCTCTCA 22081 GCCTTTTCTTATGGACCTTGAAGGAAAACAGGGTAATTTC 22121 AAAAATCTTAGGGAATTTGTGTTTAAGAATATTGATGGTT 22161 ATTTTAAAATATATTCTAAGCACACGCCTATTAATTTAGT 22201 GCGTGATCTCCCTCAGGGTTTTTGGGCTTTAGAACCATTG 22241 GTAGATTTGCCAATAGGTATTAACATCACTAGGTTTCAAA 22281 CTTTACTTGCTTTACATAGAAGTTATTTGACTCCTGGTGA 22321 TTCTTCTTCAGGTTGGACAGCTGGTGCTGCAGCTTATTAT 22361 GTGGGTTATCTTCAACCTAGGACTTTTCTATTAAAATATA 22401 ATGAAAATGGAACCATTACAGATGCTGTAGACTGTGCACT 22441 TGACCCTCTCTCAGAAACAAAGTGTACGTTGAAATCCTTC 22481 ACTGTAGAAAAAGGAATCTATCAAACTTCTAACTTTAGAG 22521 TCCAACCAACAGAATCTATTGTTAGATTTCCTAATATTAC 22561 AAACTTGTGCCCTTTTGGTGAAGTTTTTAACGCCACCAGA 22601 TTTGCATCTGTTTATGCTTGGAACAGGAAGAGAATCAGCA 22641 ACTGTGTTGCTGATTATTCTGTCCTATATAATTCCGCATC 22681 ATTTTCCACTTTTAAGTGTTATGGAGTGTCTCCTACTAAA 22721 TTAAATGATCTCTGCTTTACTAATGTCTATGCAGATTCAT 22761 TTGTAATTAGAGGTGATGAAGTCAGACAAATCGCTCCAGG 22801 GCAAACTGGAAAGATTGCTGATTATAATTATAAATTACCA 22841 GATGATTTTACAGGCTGCGTTATAGCTTGGAATTCTAACA 22881 ATCTTGATTCTAAGGTTGGTGGTAATTATAATTACCTGTA 22921 TAGATTGTTTAGGAAGTCTAATCTCAAACCTTTTGAGAGA 22961 GATATTTCAACTGAAATCTATCAGGCCGGTAGCACACCTT 23001 GTAATGGTGTTGAAGGTTTTAATTGTTACTTTCCTTTACA 23041 ATCATATGGTTTCCAACCCAGTAATGGTGTTGGTTACCAA 23081 CCATACAGAGTAGTAGTACTTTCTTTTGAACTTCTACATG 23121 CACCAGCAACTGTTTGTGGACCTAAAAAGTCTACTAATTT 23161 GGTTAAAAACAAATGTGTCAATTTCAACTTCAATGGTTTA 23201 ACAGGCACAGGTGTTCTTACTGAGTCTAACAAAAAGTTTC 23241 TGCCTTTCCAACAATTTGGCAGAGACATTGCTGACACTAC 23281 TGATGCTGTCCGTGATCCACAGACACTTGAGATTCTTGAC 23321 ATTACACCATGTTCTTTTGGTGGTGTCAGTGTTATAACAC 23361 CAGGAACAAATACTTCTAACCAGGTTGCTGTTCTTTATCA 23401 GGATGTTAACTGCACAGAAGTCCCTGTTGCTATTCATGCA 23441 GATCAACTTACTCCTACTTGGCGTGTTTATTCTACAGGTT 23481 CTAATGTTTTTCAAACACGTGCAGGCTGTTTAATAGGGGC 23521 TGAACATGTCAACAACTCATATGAGTGTGACATACCCATT 23561 GGTGCAGGTATATGCGCTAGTTATCAGACTCAGACTAATT 23601 CTCCTCGGCGGGCACGTAGTGTAGCTAGTCAATCCATCAT 23641 TGCCTACACTATGTCACTTGGTGCAGAAAATTCAGTTGCT 23681 TACTCTAATAACTCTATTGCCATACCCACAAATTTTACTA 23721 TTAGTGTTACCACAGAAATTCTACCAGTGTCTATGACCAA 23761 GACATCAGTAGATTGTACAATGTACATTTGTGGTGATTCA 23801 ACTGAATGCAGCAATCTTTTGTTGCAATATGGCAGTTTTT 23841 GTACACAATTAAACCGTGCTTTAACTGGAATAGCTGTTGA 23881 ACAAGACAAAAACACCCAAGAAGTTTTTGCACAAGTCAAA 23921 CAAATTTACAAAACACCAGCAATTAAAGATTTTGGTGGTT 23961 TTAATTTTTCACAAATATTACCAGATCCATCAAAACCAAG 24001 CAAGAGGTCATTTATTGAAGATCTACTTTTCAACAAAGTG 24041 ACACTTGCAGATGCTGGCTTCATCAAACAATATGGTGATT 24081 GCCTTGGTGATATTGCTGCTAGAGACCTCATTTGTGCACA 24121 AAAGTTTAACGGCCTTACTGTTTTGCCACCTTTGCTCACA 24161 GATGAAATGATTGCTCAATACACTTCTGCACTGTTAGCGG 24201 GTACAATCACTTCTGGTTGGACCTTTGGTGCAGGTGCTGC 24241 ATTACAAATACCATTTGCTATGCAAATGGCTTATAGGTTT 24281 AATGGTATTGGAGTTACACAGAATGTTCTCTATGAGAACC 24321 AAAAATTGATTGCCAACCAATTTAATAGTGCTATTGGCAA 24361 AATTCAAGACTCACTTTCTTCCACAGCAAGTGCACTTGGA 24401 AAACTTCAAGATGTGGTCAACCAAAATGCACAAGCTTTAA 24441 ACACGCTTGTTAAACAACTTAGCTCCAATTTTGGTGCAAT 24481 TTCAAGTGTTTTAAATGATATCCTTTCACGTCTTGACAAA 24521 GTTGAGGCTGAAGTGCAAATTGATAGGTTGATCACAGGCA 24561 GACTTCAAAGTTTGCAGACATATGTGACTCAACAATTAAT 24601 TAGAGCTGCAGAAATCAGAGCTTCTGCTAATCTTGCTGCT 24641 ACTAAAATGTCAGAGTGTGTACTTGGACAATCAAAAAGAG 24681 TTGATTTTTGTGGAAAGGGCTATCATCTTATGTCCTTCCC 24721 TCAGTCAGCACCTCATGGTGTAGTCTTCTTGCATGTGACT 24761 TATGTCCCTGCACAAGAAAAGAACTTCACAACTGCTCCTG 24801 CCATTTGTCATGATGGAAAAGCACACTTTCCTCGTGAAGG 24841 TGTCTTTGTTTCAAATGGCACACACTGGTTTGTAACACAA 24881 AGGAATTTTTATGAACCACAAATCATTACTACAGACAACA 24921 CATTTGTGTCTGGTAACTGTGATGTTGTAATAGGAATTGT 24961 CAACAACACAGTTTATGATCCTTTGCAACCTGAATTAGAC 25001 TCATTCAAGGAGGAGTTAGATAAATATTTTAAGAATCATA 25041 CATCACCAGATGTTGATTTAGGTGACATCTCTGGCATTAA 25081 TGCTTCAGTTGTAAACATTCAAAAAGAAATTGACCGCCTC 25121 AATGAGGTTGCCAAGAATTTAAATGAATCTCTCATCGATC 25161 TCCAAGAACTTGGAAAGTATGAGCAGTATATAAAATGGCC 25201 ATGGTACATTTGGCTAGGTTTTATAGCTGGCTTGATTGCC 25241 ATAGTAATGGTGACAATTATGCTTTGCTGTATGACCAGTT 25281 GCTGTAGTTGTCTCAAGGGCTGTTGTTCTTGTGGATCCTG 25321 CTGCAAATTTGATGAAGACGACTCTGAGCCAGTGCTCAAA 25361 GGAGTCAAATTACATTACACATAAACGAACTTATGGATTT 25401 GTTTATGAGAATCTTCACAATTGGAACTGTAACTTTGAAG 25441 CAAGGTGAAATCAAGGATGCTACTCCTTCAGATTTTGTTC 25481 GCGCTACTGCAACGATACCGATACAAGCCTCACTCCCTTT 25521 CGGATGGCTTATTGTTGGCGTTGCACTTCTTGCTGTTTTT 25561 CAGAGCGCTTCCAAAATCATAACCCTCAAAAAGAGATGGC 25601 AACTAGCACTCTCCAAGGGTGTTCACTTTGTTTGCAACTT 25641 GGTGTTGTTGTTTGTAACAGTTTACTCACACCTTTTGCTC 25681 GTTGCTGCTGGCCTTGAAGCCCCTTTTCTCTATCTTTATG 25721 CTTTAGTCTACTTCTTGCAGAGTATAAACTTTGTAAGAAT 25761 AATAATGAGGCTTTGGCTTTGCTGGAAATGCCGTTCCAAA 25801 AACCCATTACTTTATGATGCCAACTATTTTCTTTGCTGGC 25841 ATAGTAATTGTTACGACTATTGTATACCTTACAATAGTGT 25881 AACTTCTTCAATTGTCATTACTTCAGGTGATGGCACAACA 25921 AGTCCTATTTCTGAACATGACTACCAGATTGGTGGTTATA 25961 CTGAAAAATGGGAATCTGGAGTAAAAGACTGTGTTGTATT 26001 ACACAGTTACTTCACTTCAGACTATTACCAGCTGTACTCA 26041 ACTCAATTGAGTACAGACACTGGTGTTGAACATGTTACCT 26081 TCTTCATCTACAATAAAATTGTTGATGAGCCTGAAGAACA 26121 TGTCCAAATTCACACAATCGACGGTTCATCCGGAGTTGTT 26161 AATCCAGTAATGGAACCAATTTATGATGAACCGACGACGA 26201 CTACTAGCGTGCCTTTGTAAGCACAAGCTGATGAGTACGA 26241 ACTTATGTACTCATTCGTTTCGGAAGAGACAGGTACGTTA 26281 ATAGTTAATAGCGTACTTCTTTTTCTTGCTTTCGTGGTAT 26321 TCTTGCTAGTTACACTAGCCATCCTTACTGCGCTTCGATT 26361 GTGTGCGTACTGCTGCAATATTGTTAACGTGAGTCTTGTA 26401 AAACCTTCTTTTTACGTTTACTCTCGTGTTAAAAATCTGA 26441 ATTCTTCTAGAGTTCCTGATCTTCTGGTCTAAACGAACTA 26481 AATATTATATTAGTTTTTCTGTTTGGAACTTTAATTTTAG 26521 CCATGGCAGATTCCAACGGTACTATTACCGTTGAAGAGCT 26561 TAAAAAGCTCCTTGAACAATGGAACCTAGTAATAGGTTTC 26601 CTATTCCTTACATGGATTTGTCTTCTACAATTTGCCTATG 26641 CCAACAGGAATAGGTTTTTGTATATAATTAAGTTAATTTT 26681 CCTCTGGCTGTTATGGCCAGTAACTTTAGCTTGTTTTGTG 26721 CTTGCTGCTGTTTACAGAATAAATTGGATCACCGGTGGAA 26761 TTGCTATCGCAATGGCTTGTCTTGTAGGCTTGATGTGGCT 26801 CAGCTACTTCATTGCTTCTTTCAGACTGTTTGCGCGTACG 26841 CGTTCCATGTGGTCATTCAATCCAGAAACTAACATTCTTC 26881 TCAACGTGCCACTCCATGGCACTATTCTGACCAGACCGCT 26921 TCTAGAAAGTGAACTCGTAATCGGAGCTGTGATCCTTCGT 26961 GGACATCTTCGTATTGCTGGACACCATCTAGGACGCTGTG 27001 ACATCAAGGACCTGCCTAAAGAAATCACTGTTGCTACATC 27041 ACGAACGCTTTCTTATTACAAATTGGGAGCTTCGCAGCGT 27081 GTAGCAGGTGACTCAGGTTTTGCTGCATACAGTCGCTACA 27121 GGATTGGCAACTATAAATTAAACACAGACCATTCCAGTAG 27161 CAGTGACAATATTGCTTTGCTTGTACAGTAAGTGACAACA 27201 GATGTTTCATCTCGTTGACTTTCAGGTTACTATAGCAGAG 27241 ATATTACTAATTATTATGAGGACTTTTAAAGTTTCCATTT 27281 GGAATCTTGATTACATCATAAACCTCATAATTAAAAATTT 27321 ATCTAAGTCACTAACTGAGAATAAATATTCTCAATTAGAT 27361 GAAGAGCAACCAATGGAGATTGATTAAACGAACATGAAAA 27401 TTATTCTTTTCTTGGCACTGATAACACTCGCTACTTGTGA 27441 GCTTTATCACTACCAAGAGTGTGTTAGAGGTACAACAGTA 27481 CTTTTAAAAGAACCTTGCTCTTCTGGAACATACGAGGGCA 27521 ATTCACCATTTCATCCTCTAGCTGATAACAAATTTGCACT 27561 GACTTGCTTTAGCACTCAATTTGCTTTTGCTTGTCCTGAC 27601 GGCGTAAAACACGTCTATCAGTTACGTGCCAGATCAGTTT 27641 CACCTAAACTGTTCATCAGACAAGAGGAAGTTCAAGAACT 27681 TTACTCTCCAATTTTTCTTATTGTTGCGGCAATAGTGTTT 27721 ATAACACTTTGCTTCACACTCAAAAGAAAGACAGAATGAT 27761 TGAACTTTCATTAATTGACTTCTATTTGTGCTTTTTAGCC 27801 TTTCTGCTATTCCTTGTTTTAATTATGCTTATTATCTTTT 27841 GGTTCTCACTTGAACTGCAAGATCATAATGAAACTTGTCA 27881 CGCCTAAACGAACATGAAATTTCTTGTTTTCTTAGGAATC 27921 ATCACAACTGTAGCTGCATTTCACCAAGAATGTAGTTTAC 27961 AGTCATGTACTCAACATCAACCATATGTAGTTGATGACCC 28001 GTGTCCTATTCACTTCTATTCTAAATGGTATATTAGAGTA 28041 GGAGCTAGAAAATCAGCACCTTTAATTGAATTGTGCGTGG 28081 ATGAGGCTGGTTCTAAATCACCCATTCAGTACATCGATAT 28121 CGGTAATTATACAGTTTCCTGTTTACCTTTTACAATTAAT 28161 TGCCAGGAACCTAAATTGGGTAGTCTTGTAGTGCGTTGTT 28201 CGTTCTATGAAGACTTTTTAGAGTATCATGACGTTCGTGT 28241 TGTTTTAGATTTCATCTAAACGAACAAACTAAAATGTCTG 28281 ATAATGGACCCCAAAATCAGCGAAATGCACCCCGCATTAC 28321 GTTTGGTGGACCCTCAGATTCAACTGGCAGTAACCAGAAT 28361 GGAGAACGCAGTGGGGCGCGATCAAAACAACGTCGGCCCC 28401 AAGGTTTACCCAATAATACTGCGTCTTGGTTCACCGCTCT 28441 CACTCAACATGGCAAGGAAGACCTTAAATTCCCTCGAGGA 28481 CAAGGCGTTCCAATTAACACCAATAGCAGTCCAGATGACC 28521 AAATTGGCTACTACCGAAGAGCTACCAGACGAATTCGTGG 28561 TGGTGACGGTAAAATGAAAGATCTCAGTCCAAGATGGTAT 28601 TTCTACTACCTAGGAACTGGGCCAGAAGCTGGACTTCCCT 28641 ATGGTGCTAACAAAGACGGCATCATATGGGTTGCAACTGA 28681 GGGAGCCTTGAATACACCAAAAGATCACATTGGCACCCGC 28721 AATCCTGCTAACAATGCTGCAATCGTGCTACAACTTCCTC 28761 AAGGAACAACATTGCCAAAAGGCTTCTACGCAGAAGGGAG 28801 CAGAGGCGGCAGTCAAGCCTCTTCTCGTTCCTCATCACGT 28841 AGTCGCAACAGTTCAAGAAATTCAACTCCAGGCAGCAGTA 28881 GGGGAACTTCTCCTGCTAGAATGGCTGGCAATGGCGGTGA 28921 TGCTGCTCTTGCTTTGCTGCTGCTTGACAGATTGAACCAG 28961 CTTGAGAGCAAAATGTCTGGTAAAGGCCAACAACAACAAG 29001 GCCAAACTGTCACTAAGAAATCTGCTGCTGAGGCTTCTAA 29041 GAAGCCTCGGCAAAAACGTACTGCCACTAAAGCATACAAT 29081 GTAACACAAGCTTTCGGCAGACGTGGTCCAGAACAAACCC 29121 AAGGAAATTTTGGGGACCAGGAACTAATCAGACAAGGAAC 29161 TGATTACAAACATTGGCCGCAAATTGCACAATTTGCCCCC 29201 AGCGCTTCAGCGTTCTTCGGAATGTCGCGCATTGGCATGG 29241 AAGTCACACCTTCGGGAACGTGGTTGACCTACACAGGTGC 29281 CATCAAATTGGATGACAAAGATCGAAATTTCAAAGATCAA 29321 GTCATTTTGCTGAATAAGCATATTGACGCATACAAAACAT 29361 TCCCACCAACAGAGCCTAAAAAGGACAAAAAGAAGAAGGC 29401 TGATGAAACTCAAGCCTTACCGCAGAGACAGAAGAAACAG 29441 CAAACTGTGACTCTTCTTCCTGCTGCAGATTTGGATGATT 29481 TCTCCAAACAATTGCAACAATCCATGAGCAGTGCTGACTC 29521 AACTCAGGCCTAAACTCATGCAGACCACACAAGGCAGATG 29561 GGCTATATAAACGTTTTCGCTTTTCCGTTTACGATATATA 29601 GTCTACTCTTGTGCAGAATGAATTCTCGTAACTACATAGC 29641 ACAAGTAGATGTAGTTAACTTTAATCTCACATAGCAATCT 29681 TTAATCAGTGTGTAACATTAGGGAGGACTTGAAAGAGCCA 29721 CCACATTTTCACCGAGGCCACGCGGAGTACGATCGAGTGT 29761 ACAGTGAACAATGCTAGGGAGAGCTGCCTATATGGAAGAG 29801 CCCTAATGTGTAAAATTAATTTTAGTAGTGCTATCCCCAT 29841 GTGATTTTAATAGCTTCTTAGGAGAATGACAAAAAAAAAA 29881 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

(170) The SARS-CoV-2 viral genome is RNA. Hence, in some cases the SARS-CoV-2 viral genome can be a copy of the foregoing DNA sequence, where the thymine (T) residues are uracil (U) residues. In some cases, the SARS-CoV-2 viral genome can be a complement of the foregoing DNA sequence.

(171) However, the SARS-CoV-2 viral genome can also have sequence variation. For example, the SARS-CoV-2 viral genomes detected by the methods, compositions, and devices described herein can have at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to an RNA copy or an RNA complement of the SARS-CoV-2 SEQ ID NO:55 nucleic acid.

(172) The SARS-CoV-2 can have a 5 untranslated region (5 UTR; also known as a leader sequence or leader RNA) at positions 1-265 of the SEQ ID NO:55 sequence. Such a 5 UTR can include the region of an mRNA that is directly upstream from the initiation codon. Similarly, the SARS-CoV-2 can have a 3 untranslated region (3 UTR) at positions 29675-29903. In positive strand RNA viruses, the 3-UTR can play a role in viral RNA replication because the origin of the minus-strand RNA replication intermediate is at the 3-end of the genome.

(173) The SARS-CoV-2 genome encodes several major structural proteins: the spike (S) protein, nucleocapsid (N) protein, membrane (M) protein, and the envelope (E) protein. Some of these proteins are part of a large polyprotein, which is at positions 266-21555 of the SEQ ID NO:55 sequence.

(174) An RNA-dependent RNA polymerase is encoded at positions 13442-13468 and 13468-16236 of the SARS-CoV-2 SEQ ID NO:55 nucleic acid. This RNA-dependent RNA polymerase has been assigned NCBI accession number YP_009725307 and has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:56).

(175) TABLE-US-00016 1 SADAQSFLNRVCGVSAARLTPCGTGTSTDVVYRAFDIYND 41 KVAGFAKFLKTNCCRFQEKDEDDNLIDSYFVVKRHTFSNY 81 QHEETIYNLLKDCPAVAKHDFFKFRIDGDMVPHISRQRLT 121 KYTMADLVYALRHFDEGNCDTLKEILVTYNCCDDDYFNKK 161 DWYDFVENPDILRVYANLGERVRQALLKTVQFCDAMRNAG 201 IVGVLTLDNQDLNGNWYDFGDFIQTTPGSGVPVVDSYYSL 241 LMPILTLTRALTAESHVDTDLTKPYIKWDLLKYDFTEERL 281 KLFDRYFKYWDQTYHPNCVNCLDDRCILHCANFNVLFSTV 321 FPPTSFGPLVRKIFVDGVPFVVSTGYHFRELGVVHNQDVN 361 LHSSRLSFKELLVYAADPAMHAASGNLLLDKRTTCFSVAA 401 LTNNVAFQTVKPGNFNKDFYDFAVSKGFFKEGSSVELKHF 441 FFAQDGNAAISDYDYYRYNLPTMCDIRQLLFVVEVVDKYF 481 DCYDGGCINANQVIVNNLDKSAGFPFNKWGKARLYYDSMS 521 YEDQDALFAYTKRNVIPTITQMNLKYAISAKNRARTVAGV 561 SICSTMTNRQFHQKLLKSIAATRGATVVIGTSKFYGGWHN 601 MLKTVYSDVENPHLMGWDYPKCDRAMPNMLRIMASLVLAR 641 KHTTCCSLSHRFYRLANECAQVLSEMVMCGGSLYVKPGGT 681 SSGDATTAYANSVFNICQAVTANVNALLSTDGNKIADKYV 721 RNLQHRLYECLYRNRDVDTDFVNEFYAYLRKHFSMMILSD 761 DAVVCFNSTYASQGLVASIKNFKSVLYYQNNVFMSEAKCW 801 TETDLTKGPHEFCSQHTMLVKQGDDYVYLPYPDPSRILGA 841 GCFVDDIVKTDGTLMIERFVSLAIDAYPLTKHPNQEYADV 881 FHLYLQYIRKLHDELTGHMLDMYSVMLTNDNTSRYWEPEF 921 YEAMYTPHTVLQ

(176) Such a SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase can be used for amplifying RNA, e.g., SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

(177) Devices

(178) FIG. 10 illustrates a point of care (POC) system including a mobile device for detecting of fluorophores according to optical methods. The POC system includes an integrated mobile phone and a specific cartridge that will contain the insert for the swab, the assay, a laser and a capillary to excite and measure fluorescence. Mobile phones detect light differently from laboratory fluorimeters and plate readers but can be adapted for fluorescence detection by adaptation of illumination and collection optics. Mobile phone cameras can use complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensors with color filters positioned over alternating pixels (in a Bayer filter mosaic or related pattern) to select wavelengths and capture color images, whereas fluorimeters and plate readers often use diffraction gratings to select wavelengths and photomultiplier tubes for detection.

(179) To adapt the mobile phone camera to fluorescence detection, as described above, new reporter RNAs can be used that include a ribooligonucleotide with both a fluorophore and quencher as described earlier herein. According to a selection process also described earlier herein, ten candidate RNA oligonucleotides are selected and tested, and the best RNA oligonucleotide with associated fluorophore and quencher can be used with mobile devices (e.g., the mobile phone of FIG. 10) for SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection.

(180) Fluorescent dyes, including Alexa Fluor430, STAR 520, Brilliant VioletTM 510, 605 and 610 or a combination thereof, can be used as fluorophores and the Iowa Black FQ and RQ (IDT) can be used as quenchers to determine which dyes, quenchers or combination thereof will give the optimum signal while minimizing any background signal from the excitation light (e.g., the laser shown in FIG. 10, which can be a 485 nanometer (nm) laser although cases are not limited thereto). A test phone, e.g., a mobile phone or other mobile device as illustrated in FIG. 10, can detect emissions generated by the excitation light at a capillary, wherein the capillary is loaded assay reagents for the Cas13 assay. A color filter transmission spectrum and relative sensitivity can be determined using a fluorimeter adapted for sensor characterization. The fluorescence and background signals of a panel of possible fluorophore/quencher combinations can be characterized in the same fluorimeter, and the total signal and background when combined with the test phone and best available excitation LED or laser and interference filter pair can calculated. The top three candidate fluorophore/quencher combinations will be tested experimentally with a mobile phone-based reversed lens microscopy system set up to measure fluorescence from 20 l sample volumes loaded in the capillary. Criteria for selection of fluorophore/quencher combinations include reduced background fluorescence in the absence of the test sample (target activator) and maximal cleavage by the selected Cas13 enzyme when a target activator is present. Changes in fluorescence will be measured over time, and sensor integration times can be varied to optimize exposure settings. Concentrations of fluorophore/quencher combinations will be varied, as will be activator RNA concentrations (synthetic or isolated from infected samples) in complex with Cas13a RNPs to determine sample preparation constraints and identify the limit of detection of the assay. While some crRNA and Cas13 protein choices are described, cases are not limited thereto, and other protein choices can be made.

(181) Other cases can use mechanical, rather than optical, processes for detection. In one such case, a microfabricated cantilever-based sensor includes a reference cantilever and a sensor cantilever. Presence of the target species being detected over a transducer surface of the sensor cantilever increases cantilever mass and creates bending due to molecular interactions such as electrostatic repulsions, steric obstructions, van der Waals interactions, or hydration forces. Resonant frequency shifts are also produced.

(182) In cases, differential bending of the sensor cantilever relative to the reference cantilever is detected by, for example, processing circuitry or other components of FIG. 10 or machine 700 (FIG. 11). Once activated the Cas13 can cleave RNA that is binding molecules to the sensor cantilever, changing the sensor cantilever bending stiffness resulting in a shift of resonant frequency. Alternatively, active Cas13 can release a molecule that binds to the cantilever, also changing its bending and/or resonant frequency. Such binding or unbinding to the cantilever can be asymmetrically patterned so that bending is promoted, in addition to a change in mass of the cantilever. Detection can be made based on, for example, the degree of bending.

(183) Cantilevers can be sensitive to mass loading and variations in surface elasticity caused by presence of the target molecules. This can create variations in cantilever stiffness capability. Accordingly, materials with a high Young's Modulus should be considered for use in cantilevers. Such materials include diamond. Furthermore, the carbon-terminated surface of diamond may be easily modified by covalent bonding of organic compounds used as sensitive layers.

(184) Cantilever resonant frequency measurements can be made with instruments such as Doppler laser interferometry equipment, which can be included in equipment of machine 700 (FIG. 11). In at least these cases, a coherent laser source emitting in the 620_690 nm range passes through a beam splitter. Half of the beam can be sent to the resonant cantilever surface, where the beam is reflected back to an interferometer and a demodulator for detecting cantilever resonant frequency. The other half of the beam is directly sent to the interferometer for reference. In other cases, alternative electrical processes for detection. In one such case, an electrochemical RNA aptamer-based biosensor is used. An RNA aptamer sequence can be immobilized on an electrode (comprised of, for example, gold), and one end of the electrode can be conjugated with a ferrocene (Fc) redox probe. An RNA aptamer with a charged group bound to a conducting surface is cleaved by active Cas13 (or bound by something released by Cas13 cleavage), inhibiting electron transfer and changing redox current to the conducting surface. Measurement of this current is performed by, for example, processing circuitry or other components of FIG. 10 or machine 700 (FIG. 11)

(185) Adaptors include cartridges having capillaries described above can provided in or included with POC systems illustrated in FIG. 11. The POC system (e.g., processing circuitry, described in FIG. 11 below, of the mobile phone) can include software to measure and transmit detection results. The detection results can be used for contact tracing, based on GPS systems or other location-based systems of the mobile phone. Detection results can be stored or retrieved in anonymous or secure fashion through use of key-based handshaking, passcodes, etc., and results can be gathered for use in bio-surveillance.

(186) FIG. 56 is a perspective view of an example fluorescence imaging system 10. In this example, the system 10 is configured to couple and cooperatively operate with a mobile device 14 including, but not limited to, a mobile phone, tablet pc, laptop or the like. The mobile device 14 shown in the example provided in FIG. 56 includes an optical sensor, such as a camera (e.g., one or more of a video or still camera) and in some examples includes associated mobile device optics.

(187) The fluorescence imaging system 10 includes a system housing 12 having an excitation source (e.g., a light source), optics, filters, and sample retaining features. The fluorescence imaging system 10 is configured, as discussed herein, to detect and optionally quantify antigens in a test sample, such as an assay mixture, by way of fluorescence. As discussed herein, in the example system 100 including the mobile device 14 the device 14 receives fluoresced light from the assay mixture (and optionally a control mixture), for instance at the optical sensor of the mobile device, such as a phone camera. The mobile device 14 optionally includes an onboard controller (e.g., processor, programmed logic controller, circuits, machine readable media, software modules or the like) that interprets the received fluoresced light and provides an indication of one or more antigens in the assay mixture, quantity or concentration of the one or more antigens or the like. For example, the mobile device 14 includes a comparator with one or more static or dynamic thresholds, and the comparator analyses the fluoresced light from the assay mixture relative to the thresholds to indicate the presence of the antigen. In another example, the strength of the fluoresced light (e.g., absorbance, attenuation, brightness, slope of measurements of the same, rates of change of the same or the like) is interpreted to indicate one or more of presence, quantity or concentration of the antigen. In another example, the thresholds are based on one or more control mixtures that are also subjected to excitation illumination, like the assay mixture, and their fluorescence is used as a base threshold for comparison with the fluorescence of the assay mixture. For instance, fluorescence of the assay mixture greater than the control mixture fluorescence (e.g., through analysis with a comparator) is in one example indicative of the presence of an antigen. In another example, the assay mixture fluorescence indicates the presence of the antigen if it is greater than the control mixture fluorescence modified by a specified constant or function-based value. The plotted fluorescence of the assay mixture (alone or relative to the control mixture) relative to time is, in another example, corresponded to quantity or concentration of antigen (e.g., by way of comparison with a look up table, mathematical function or the like).

(188) As further shown in FIG. 56 the system 100 includes a sample cartridge 16 having one or more cartridge chambers 18 (e.g., capillaries, channels, grooves, passages or the like). The cartridge chambers 18 are configured to retain samples including, but not limited to, assay mixtures, controls mixtures or the like for testing with the system 100. The cartridge chambers 18 are, in one example, configured for complementary alignment with excitation illumination from an excitation source, such as an LED generator, laser generator or the like. For example, the cartridge chambers 18 are oriented in line with excitation illumination (e.g., along, parallel to or the like) to expose the cartridge chambers 18 volume (and sample therein) to the excitation illumination while minimizing shadowing or obstruction of portions of the cartridge chambers 18 that may otherwise artificially throttle fluorescence. One example of the orientation of the excitation illumination and cartridge chambers 18 (and samples therein) is shown in the right component view of FIG. 58B.

(189) The sample cartridge 16 having the cartridge chambers 18 is loaded into a cartridge port 17 of the fluorescence imaging system 10. Loading of the cartridge 16 positions the cartridge chambers 18 into a complementary excitation orientation (aligned, parallel, oriented with or the like) relative to the excitation illumination for fluorescence. For example, the system housing 12 includes a cartridge socket 19 configured for reception of the sample cartridge 16. The complementary cartridge socket 19 and sample cartridge 16 (e.g., complementary profiles of both) automatically position the cartridge chambers 18 and their associated samples in the complementary orientations with the excitation source and the optical sensor. For instance, illumination from the excitation source is delivered along at least one common vector that is common to the orientation of the cartridge chambers (as shown in FIG. 58B, the component vector 31 of excitation illumination is oriented with the cartridge chambers 18). Similarly, the loaded sample cartridge 16 having the cartridge chambers 18 is in an observation orientation and fluorescence therefrom is accordingly directed toward the optical sensor. The sample cartridge and complementary cartridge socket 19 facilitate loading, testing and unloading of samples. Repetition of these procedures with additional sample cartridges 16 are thereby readily conducted through automatic orienting of the cartridge chambers 18 to the excitation orientation and observation orientation.

(190) FIG. 57 is a schematic view of one example of the fluorescence imaging system 10 including (in this example) the mobile device 14. The system 10 includes an excitation source 20, for instance a laser generator, and in one example a 488 nanometer (nm) laser generator. An optional, excitation filter 22 is proximate to the excitation source 20 to filter the output excitation illumination prior to delivery to the cartridge chambers 18. For example, the excitation filter 22 filters the excitation illumination to wavelengths between around 450 to 470 nm (e.g., 500 to 570 nm), or to a wavelength that promotes fluorescence with the samples (e.g., assay mixtures, control mixtures or the like).

(191) As further shown in FIG. 57, the cartridge chambers 18 are schematically shown oriented at an oblique angle relative to the excitation illumination (the remainder of the sample cartridge is removed in FIG. 57 to facilitate description). In one example, while the cartridge chambers 18 and the samples therein are obliquely oriented relative to the excitation illumination, one or more component vectors of the illumination are oriented with the cartridge chambers in an excitation orientation. For instance, as shown in FIG. 58B, a component vector 31 of the excitation illumination is oriented with (e.g., parallel, aligned or the like) an elongated profile of the cartridge chambers 18. In one example, this orientation is referred to as an excitation orientation 51 and facilitates illumination of a substantial portion of the cartridge chambers while minimizing obstructed illumination, shadows, scattering of light or the like that may frustrate fluorescence or observation of fluorescence.

(192) Illumination of the cartridge chambers 18 and the samples therein with the excitation illumination generates fluorescence, for instance, when Cas13 assay reagents or the like, are present. Fluorescence is shown in FIG. 57 as radiating generally from the cartridge chambers 18. At least some quantity of the fluorescence is directed toward the mobile device 14 having a camera and associated optical sensor. As shown, one or more additional components are optionally interposed between the cartridge chambers and the mobile device 14 to facilitate observation of fluorescence and the associated detection, identification or determination of quantity or concentration of an antigen.

(193) One example, component includes the aperture 23 having an aperture opening configured to minimize light scatter at the optical sensor and shape illumination in correspondence with the profile (e.g., shape, size or the like) of the cartridge chambers 18. In another example, imaging optics 28 are interposed between the cartridge chambers 18 and the optical sensor of the mobile device 14. The imaging optics 28, in one example, focus fluorescence illumination toward the optical sensor. In another example, the imaging optics 28 cooperate with optics, such as mobile device optics 40 (see FIG. 58A), to collectively focus fluorescence illumination toward the optical sensor of the mobile device 14. For instance, the imaging optics 28 include a reversed lens or reversed lens module that adapts the mobile device optical sensor 42 and mobile device optics 40 for close-up or macro-observations of the cartridge chambers 18 and associated samples.

(194) As described herein, the imaging optics 28 (or 116 in FIGS. 59A, 60) are optionally telecentric and enhance performance of an emission filter by minimizing varied filter performance of one or more locations within the field of view (FOV). Instead, the telecentric imaging optics 28 (or 116) enhance the consistency (including identity) of performance for the entire FOV, minimizes shifts to unspecified colors (such as a blue shift) at one or more locations in the FOV, and provide a consistent fluorescence output for observation and analysis at the optical sensor.

(195) FIG. 58A includes companion schematic views of the fluorescence imaging system 10. The left view of FIG. 58A is from the side of the system 10 with the system housing 12 opened to view the components, while the right review is an end view of the system 10 proximate to the mobile device optical sensor 42 and the sample cartridge 16, and showing delivery of fluorescence from the sample cartridge 16 to the mobile device optical sensor 42.

(196) In the first companion (left) view of the system 10 excitation illumination is generated from the excitation source 20 and optionally filtered with the excitation filter 22. The excitation illumination is directed through the system housing 12 toward the sample cartridge 16 having the cartridge chambers 18 with samples therein. As shown in FIG. 58A the excitation illumination is directed through the support housing 12 with one or more mirrors to redirect the illumination toward the sample cartridge 16. Optionally, an aperture 24 having an aperture opening 26 is interposed between the excitation source 20 and the sample cartridge 16. The aperture 24 minimizes light scatter and directs illumination in a profile (e.g., shape, size or the like) corresponding to the cartridge chambers 18 to ensure illumination of the cartridge chambers 18 while minimizing extraneous illumination that causes light scatter that may saturate the optical sensor or obscure detection of fluorescence generated at the samples in the cartridge chambers 18.

(197) Referring now to FIG. 58A and FIG. 58B delivery of the excitation illumination from the excitation source 20 to the cartridge chambers 18 of the sample cartridge 16 is shown. As shown in FIG. 58A the excitation illumination includes a component illumination vector 29 (also referred to as a component vector of excitation illumination) of the excitation illumination that is oblique to the cartridge chambers 18. For instance, the component illumination vector 29 shown is directed toward the cartridge chambers 18, but is not otherwise aligned, oriented with, parallel to or the like relative to the cartridge chambers 18. The excitation illumination interacts with the samples in the cartridge chambers 18 to generate fluorescence (e.g., cause the samples to fluoresce), and the fluorescence is observed and optionally quantified with an optical sensor, such as the mobile device optical sensor 42. The oblique orientation of the component vector 29 scatters excitation illumination away from the optical sensor 42 to minimize obscuring of fluorescence at the sensor 42, as shown with the scattered light 33 in FIGS. 58A and 58B.

(198) The right component view of FIG. 58B provides a detailed view of an excitation orientation 51 of the cartridge chambers 18 relative to the excitation illumination 52. As shown, the cartridge chambers 18 in this example have an elongated profile with the samples therein (e.g., assay mixtures, control mixtures or the like). As further shown in FIG. 58B the excitation illumination 52 includes another component illumination vector 31 (also referred to as a component vector of excitation illumination). The component vector 31 shown is oriented with the cartridge chambers 18 (e.g., the chamber walls 21 and the sample therein), or conversely the cartridge chambers 18 are oriented with the component vector 31. For instance, the vector 31 is aligned, parallel or oriented with the elongate profile of the cartridge chambers 18 corresponding to the chamber walls 21. The excitation illumination with the excitation orientation 51 is thereby directed into a large portion of the cartridge chambers 18 (e.g., along the elongated profile or dimension) to illuminate a corresponding large portion of the samples therein. Because the cartridge chambers 18 and the samples therein are oriented with the component vector 31 of the excitation illumination obstructions to illumination, shadows cast into cartridge chambers or the like are minimized. Instead, a large portion (e.g., the entire chamber volume, a majority of the volume or a significant majority of the volume, from the sample surface to the chamber bottoms) of the cartridge chambers 18 are illuminated, and the illuminated portions fluoresce based on the presence of an antigen and the appropriate reagents. Conversely, obstructed or shadowed portions of the cartridge chambers 18 that otherwise poorly fluoresce or fail to fluoresce are thereby minimized. As shown in FIG. 58B the fluoresced assay mixture 54 and the fluoresced control mixture 56 each generate fluorescence in a large portion of their respective profiles including at the surface of the samples and throughout the sample volumes, for instance toward the bottom of the chambers 18 (e.g., into the page).

(199) FIG. 58A (both component views) shows one example of an observation orientation 27 of the cartridge chambers 18 and samples therein relative to an optical sensor, such as the mobile device optical sensor 42 of the mobile device 14. As shown, the cartridge chambers 18 and fluorescence from the samples therein (caused by the excitation illumination) are directed toward the optical sensor 42. For example, chamber walls 21 of the cartridge chambers 18 are oriented with (e.g., aligned, parallel or the like) the fluoresced light from the cartridge chambers 18 to the optical sensor 42 (shown with the vertical dashed arrow in both component views of FIG. 58A). Accordingly, fluorescence generated within the cartridge chambers 18 by the samples is delivered with minimized obstructions from the sample cartridge 16 to the optical sensor 42 to facilitate detection of fluorescence. Conversely, the scattered light 33 from the excitation illumination is directed away from the optical sensor 42 and its effect on detection of fluorescence is thereby minimized.

(200) Fluorescence generated with the excitation illumination at the cartridge chambers 18 is directed toward the optical sensor 42 according to the observation orientation 27 (e.g., the positioning of the cartridge 16 and its chambers 18) relative to the optical sensor 42. As shown in FIG. 58A the fluorescence is passed through the emission filter 30 to filter light and preferentially pass fluorescent light to the optical sensor 42. Optionally, the imaging optics 28 (described above) are interposed between the sample cartridge 16 and mobile device optics 40 to cooperate with the mobile device optics 40 to enhance delivery of the fluoresced light to the mobile device optical sensor 42. In another option, an aperture 23 is provided to minimize the passage of scattered light to the optical sensor 42 and shape fluorescence delivered to the optical sensor 42 in correspondence with the profile of the cartridge chambers 18 (e.g., also to minimize the delivery of scattered light to the sensor).

(201) The left component view of FIG. 58B provides one example of a sample fluorescence profile 50 corresponding to the fluoresced assay mixture 54 and the fluoresced control mixture 56 shown in the right component view. In this example, the fluorescence profile 50 is shown on the display of the mobile device 14. The center portion of the fluorescence profile 50 corresponds to the fluoresced assay mixture 54 and has a qualitative higher absorbance (au) in comparison to the left (and/or right) portion of the profile 50 corresponding to the fluoresced control mixture 56. Optionally, the fluorescence imaging system 10, through the mobile device 14 or an associated controller, is configured to quantify the difference between the absorbance of the assay mixture and the control mixture (e.g., with a comparator) and thereby detect the presence of an antigen from the fluoresced assay mixture, or lack thereof, and optionally determine the quantity or concentration of the antigen.

(202) For example, the mobile device 14 (or controller) includes a comparator with one or more static or dynamic thresholds, and the comparator analyses the fluoresced light from the assay mixture (and in one example, the control mixture) relative to the thresholds to indicate the presence of the antigen. In another example, the strength (e.g., absorbance, attenuation, slope of measurements of the same, rates of change of the same or the like) is interpreted to indicate one or more of presence, quantity or concentration of the antigen. In yet another example, the thresholds are based on control mixtures in the other cartridge chambers 18 that are subjected to the excitation illumination, like the assay mixture, and their fluorescence is used as a base threshold for comparison with the fluorescence of the assay mixture. For instance, fluorescence of the fluoresced assay mixture 54 greater than the fluoresced control mixture 56 (e.g., through analysis with a comparator) is in one example indicative of the presence of an antigen. In another example, the assay mixture fluorescence indicates the presence of the antigen if it is greater than the control mixture fluorescence modified by a specified constant or function-based value. The plotted fluorescence of the assay mixture (alone or relative to the control mixture) relative to time as a rate of change or slope is optionally interpreted to determine quantity or concentration of antigen (e.g., by way of comparison with a look up table, mathematical function or the like).

(203) The mobile device 14 optionally provides a controller (e.g., processor, programmed logic controller, circuits, machine readable media, software modules or the like) configured to control or operate the fluorescence imaging system 10, for instance control excitation illumination, check for installation of the sample cartridge 16 (e.g., installed, fully installed, aligned in the excitation and observation orientations or the like), analyze fluorescence to identify, quantify or determination concentration of an antigen or the like. In another example, control of the fluorescence imaging system 10 is conducted with an onboard or remote controller (e.g., wireless or wire connected), such as a processor, programmed logic controller, circuits, machine readable media, software modules or the like, and the controller is interconnected with features of the system 10, such as the excitation source 20, optical sensor 42 or the like. The controller optionally conducts analysis of the samples, such as the fluorescence generated at the samples and detected with the optical sensor 42 to determine one or more of the presence of an antigen, its quantity, concentration or the like.

(204) FIGS. 56-58B show one example of a fluorescence imaging system 10. Example design details for the system 10 are provided herein. The system has collection numerical aperture (NA) of between around 0.04 to 0.08, and in one example an NA of around 0.06; a field of view (FOV) of between around 1010 mm to 2020 mm, and in one example around 1515 mm; and employs laser-based oblique-illumination fluorescence excitation with a power of between around 15-25 mW, and in one example 20 mW across the full FOV.

(205) Sample characteristics, for instance of the sample cartridge 16, associated cartridge chambers 18 or the samples themselves include around 40 l sample well volumes (i.e., around 40 mm.sup.3 volumes, or cubes of around 3.3 mm on a side; in practice volume may have a different aspect ratio), for instance of the cartridge chambers 18. The sample mixture retained in the cartridge chambers 18 includes, but is not limited to, around 400 nM concentrations of quencher-coupled fluorophore (e.g., including, but not limited to, fluorescein-type) in aqueous buffer, where the quencher is liberated (linkage to the fluor is cleaved) from the fluor as part of a biochemical assay. Prior to cleavage of the linkage, quenching is imperfect, with effective fluorophore quantum yield (QY) of around 2 percent of normal.

(206) The fluorescence imaging system 10 includes one or more system characteristics including, but not limited to, field of view (FOV), numeric aperture (NA), collection efficiency (CE), excitation illumination intensity, excitation illumination uniformity or the like. In one example, the system 10 includes a relatively large FOV of around 15 mm diameter, 1515 mm on a side or the like. The FOV facilitates imaging of multiple sample and control wells, such as the cartridge chambers 18 of the sample cartridge 16.

(207) A system characteristic of the fluorescence imaging system 10 optionally includes one or more characteristics of an associated mobile device, such as a cellphone camera. In one example, an associated cellphone camera is non-telecentric, includes a fairly wide field lens and having Chief Ray Angles (CRA) of up to around 30 degrees (half-angle).

(208) In another example, the system 10 including a mobile device or configured for use with a mobile device (e.g., mobile device 14) includes a numerical aperture (NA) and resultant collection efficiency (CE) for fluorescence imaging. A higher NA generally corresponds to a higher collection efficiency, or capability of detecting observed light, such as fluorescence generated at the samples with excitation illumination. In some examples, higher NA results in more spill-over of collected light beyond the boundaries of the in-focus sample well image, due to out-of-focus light away from the focal plane in deep (e.g. 2-3 mm, as noted above) sample wells (cartridge chambers 18). Spill-over may cause obscuring or confusion between the fluorescence of proximate cartridge chambers. Spill-over is optionally minimized by focusing at the midpoint of the well with corresponding decreased depth of field (DOF). In some examples, there may be a trade-off between increased CE due to higher NA, and the decreased depth-of-field (DOF) resulting from the higher NA and resulting in spill-over of out-of-focus well light into images of adjacent wells. In some examples, spill-over is minimized with increased separation between cartridge chambers.

(209) Excitation intensity is another example of a system characteristic of the fluorescence imaging system 10. In one example, the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) improves roughly as the square root of the number of collected photons (since signal is proportional to the CE, while the shot noise will be proportional to CE). It is advantageous to maximize the extraction of photons from a fluor. Relatively high excitation intensities accordingly facilitate higher collection efficiency (CE) and in some examples are helpful given the small excitation cross-section (around 1 .sup.2) of typical molecules (e.g. FITC) used for biochemical fluorescence assays, typical maximum fluorescent photon emissions prior to photobleaching (around 10.sup.5-10.sup.7 emissions for typical fluorophores in biological/biochemical assays) and total assay time around 30 s of total illumination time, spread over approximately 30 minutes in the current case. The excitation source 20 illuminates at intensities of up to around 0.1-10 W/mm.sup.2 in one example, with the lower portion of the range corresponding to use with more easily bleached fluorophores. In one example, the excitation source 20 includes a laser-illumination system based on a DTR Lasers 55 mW blue (using Sharp Corp. laser diode GH04850B2G, approximately 490 nm output at 55 mW maximum) direct-diode laser that produces approximately 20 mW at the sample, with approximately 0.2 mW/mm.sup.2.

(210) As previously discussed herein, settings of the mobile device 14 are one example of system characteristics. In one example set up the fluorescence imaging system 10 includes the optical sensor 42 of the mobile device 14 having a camera gain (ISO) setting of 400 ISO and a 2000 msec exposure time.

(211) Use of oblique laser illumination with the excitation source 20, with angle of incidence parallel to the long axis of sample wells, is shown in FIGS. 58A, 58B. Oblique illumination minimizes shadows within the cartridge chambers 18 as excitation illumination is oriented with the profile of the cartridge chamber (e.g., the chamber walls, chamber length or the like). Additionally, oblique illumination minimizes the incidence of background scattered light at the optical sensor 42. Instead, with specular reflection the scattered light misses the optical sensor 42 as shown with the schematic scattered light 33 in FIGS. 58A, 58B.

(212) In other examples, with a laser generator as the excitation source 20 expensive excitation filters are optionally avoided because laser emission wavelengths are narrow and have minimal overlap with the fluorescent emission wavelengths. Additionally, because a laser beam is highly directional it is readily directed within the system 10, for instance within the system housing 12 with one or more mirrors to direct the light toward oblique illumination of the sample cartridge 16. Further, a laser generator as the excitation source provides illumination uniformity in other examples. For instance, laser beams have an approximately Gaussian intensity profile. In the fluorescence imaging system 10 the laser beam of the excitation source 20 is optionally expanded (e.g., with approximately a 10 degree divergence half angle) beyond the margins of the sample wells (cartridge chambers 18) such that the central portion of the approximately Gaussian profile is incident on the wells to facilitate enhanced illumination of the wells and the samples therein.

(213) Optionally, the expanded laser beam is further conditioned with an aperture, such as the aperture 24 having the aperture opening 26. In one example, expanding the laser beam to increase illumination uniformity at the sample (e.g., the cartridge chambers 18) may illuminate an overly larger field of view. The illumination of the larger field of view may cause increased illumination scatter into the optical sensor 42. To minimize scatter from the enlarged laser beam the aperture 24 is provided in the beam path and truncates the Gaussian beam profile to the central portion. The resulting illumination at the sample cartridge 16 thereby spans the desired field of view corresponding to the cartridge chambers 18 with uniform illumination provided by the central portion of the Gaussian without the extraneous illumination scatter.

(214) In another example, there may be a tradeoff in illumination power relative to uniformity of illumination with use of the aperture 24. Optionally, in another example of the system 10 an engineered (potentially diffractive) diffuser is included to provide an enhanced flat-top laser beam profile at the sample.

(215) Filter and filter locations are other examples of system characteristics of the fluorescence imaging system 10. As previously discussed, in one example the system 10 optionally does not include an excitation filter associated with the excitation source 20. In other examples an excitation filter 22 is provided, as shown in FIG. 58A. In another option, a dichroic or dichromatic filter is not included with the system 10 because of the oblique laser illumination as the excitation illumination and scattering of extraneous illumination away from the optical sensor 42. The system 100 includes a dichromatic mirror 122 (another example of a filter) as shown in FIGS. 59A, 60. In still another example, an emission filter, such as the emission filter 30, is interposed between the mobile device 14 (e.g., the mobile device optical sensor 42) and the imaging optics 28 of the system 10. As shown in FIG. 58A the emission filter is interposed between the mobile device optics 40 and one or more of the aperture 23 or imaging optics 28 (e.g., f=20 mm compact triplet lens, such as a TRH127-020-A. Thorlabs). At this location the bundle or cluster of (light) rays from any given sample point is approximately parallel, but the incident angle of the bundle of rays varies significantly (from 0 degrees to up to around 30 degrees) across the field of view, for instance increasing at higher field positions. This may cause some degradation of performance (including blue-shift of the filter transmission) toward the edge of the field of view. In another example of the system 10, the filter position is tuned to avoid or minimize this issue.

(216) One test set up of the fluorescence imaging system 10 is described herein based on specified system characteristics. For imaging the approximate 15 l cartridge chambers 18 a fairly large field of view (FOV) is specified with a modest numerical aperture (NA) that provides significant depth of focus without the images of adjacent cartridge chambers 18 overlapping. The fluorescence imaging system 10 includes these specified characteristics and is a cost-efficient, compact device, that in one variation includes an associated controller such as the mobile device 14 (that provides mobile connectivity, processing power, and a sensitive color camera). The imaging optics 28 (see FIG. 58A) of the system 10 in one example includes an f=20 mm compact triplet lens (TRH127-020-A, Thorlabs) that provides depth of focus. The example system 10 includes an emission filter 30, such as a Chroma 535/40 filter interposed between the imaging optics 28 and the mobile device optics 40. This arrangement provides a compact imaging system 10. As discussed herein, oblique laser illumination was one example excitation source 20 and facilitates light direction to the sample, reasonable intensity at the sample, and (due to beam directionality and oblique incidence) specular reflection from the sample that is not collected (misses) the optical sensor, such as the mobile device optical sensor 42 thereby minimizing background scatter.

(217) The fluorescence imaging system 100 shown in FIGS. 59A, 59B is another example system having a collection numerical aperture (NA) of around 0.09, field of view (FOV) of around 12 mm diameter, and epi-illumination fluorescence excitation with a power of around 225 mW across the full FOV. The samples, for instance, one or more of assay mixtures, control mixtures, liquids or the like are provided in a sample cartridge 104. The sample cartridge includes in an example one or more cartridge chambers 106 (capillaries, passages, grooves, channels or the like) that retain samples therein (e.g., assay mixtures, control mixtures or the like) and are filled through ports, such as fluid passages 200 (shown in FIG. 60). As described herein the cartridge chambers 106 and the samples therein are illuminated with the system 100. Comparison of generated light (fluorescence) from the samples within the chambers 106 permits detection of one or more characteristics including, but not limited to, the presence of an antigen.

(218) In one example sample characteristics (e.g., characteristics of the cartridge chambers, samples therein or the like) include around 15 l sample well volumes (i.e., 15 mm.sup.3 volumes, or cubes having sides of around 2.5 mm, though in practice volume may have a different aspect ratio). One example sample includes around 100 nM concentrations of quencher-coupled fluorophore (including, but not limited to, fluorescein-type) in aqueous buffer, where the quencher is liberated (linkage to the fluor is cleaved) from the fluor as part of a biochemical assay. Prior to cleavage of the linkage, quenching is imperfect, with effective fluorophore quantum yield (QY) of around 1 percent of normal.

(219) The fluorescence imaging system 100 shown in FIG. 59A is configured (e.g., through components, interrelation of components or the like) to provide various system characteristics that facilitate the detection of one or more features in a sample, such as the presence of an antigen. The system characteristics include in one example a field of view, for instance a FOV of around 12 mm diameter, between around 10 mm to 20 mm diameter or the like to facilitate illumination and imaging of multiple sample and control wells, such as the cartridge chambers 106.

(220) In another example, the fluorescence imaging system 100 includes a numerical aperture (NA), another system characteristic, that enhances collection efficiency (CE) of emitted signal photons from the sample (e.g., samples in the cartridge chambers 106). An example NA for the system includes, but is not limited to 0.075 to 0.10, 0.09 or the like.

(221) In one example, a higher NA (e.g., greater than 0.075, greater than 0.09 or the like) results in more spill-over of collected light beyond the boundaries of the in-focus image of a sample well, such as the cartridge chamber (or chambers) 106, due to out-of-focus light reflecting away from the focal plane in sample wells, for instance having a depth of 2-3 mm (2.5 mm) as described herein. Spill-over of light is minimized with one or more features of the system including focusing at the midpoint (cartridge chamber 106) of the well, midpoints of wells (multiple cartridge chambers or the like).

(222) Accordingly, in some examples there may be a trade-off between increased CE due to higher NA, and the decreased depth-of-field (DOF) resulting from the higher NA, and potential related spill-over of out-of-focus well light into images of adjacent wells, cartridge chambers 106 or the like. In another example, the separation between cartridge chambers 106 is increased to address (minimize) spill-over.

(223) The fluorescence imaging system 100 of FIG. 59A is configured to analyze one or more samples for one or more of the presence, quantity or concentration of an antigen. The system 100 shown in FIG. 59A is a relatively compact device having an optical track length (with an epi-illumination Kohler geometry) of approximately 75 mm (e.g., between 70 and 80 mm) as shown in the Figure. In one example, the optical track length is at least an order of magnitude smaller than other Kohler geometry systems. As shown an excitation source 110 is directed toward a dichromatic mirror 122. The excitation source 110 includes, but is not limited to, an LED generator, laser generator, scrambled laser generator or the like. Optionally, the excitation source 110 includes an excitation filter configured to filter excitation illumination to wavelengths that promote fluorescence from the samples.

(224) The FIG. 59A schematic diagram illustrates an example optical path with dashed lines. FIG. 59A includes examples of the components of the system 100 shown in FIG. 60 at approximately similar locations. FIG. 59A is an example of the fluorescence imaging system 100, which is a compact and sensitive fluorescence detector for the LbuCas13-TtCsm6 assay. The heating module (I) (sample heating module 108 for heating the assay and control mixtures), sample cartridge (II) 104, objective optics (III) 112, and camera (IV) (optical sensor 114) are shown by roman numerals.

(225) As further shown in FIG. 59A, excitation illumination is redirected from the dichromatic mirror 122 toward a sample cartridge 104 having one or more cartridge chambers 106 with samples therein (e.g., assay mixtures, control mixtures or the like). Scattering of the excitation illumination is directed away from the optical sensor 114 with the dichromatic mirror 122 to minimize obscuring of fluorescence detected with the optical sensor 114.

(226) The excitation illumination is directed through the objective optics 112 and delivered to the cartridge chambers 106 and samples therein. In one example, the objective optics 112 (e.g., one or more lenses, composite lenses or the like) deliver the excitation illumination telecentrically to the cartridge chambers 106 (instead of focusing the illumination). The cartridge chambers are oriented with the excitation illumination (e.g., in an excitation orientation).

(227) As shown with the optical tracing in FIG. 59A and FIG. 61 the excitation illumination illuminates a substantial portion of the cartridge chambers 106 and the associated samples (e.g., all, a substantial majority or the like). As shown in FIG. 61, the central rays of each of the clusters are incident at distributed locations across the illumination profile 302 corresponding to the cartridge chambers 106. Additionally, the central rays are transverse (e.g., perpendicular) to the illumination profile 302 (and the cartridge chambers 106). Conversely, the illumination (such as the central rays in FIG. 61) is oriented with the chamber walls 107 (e.g., parallel, aligned or the like) and thereby uniformly illuminates the sample within the chambers 106, for instance from the surface of the samples proximate to the objective optics 112 to the lower portion of the chambers 106, such as the chamber well 109 (see FIG. 59A). The telecentric uniform illumination (e.g., like a flashlight aimed down a hole) minimizes interruption of the excitation illumination caused by obstructions, shadows or the like. The illumination correspondingly interacts with a large portion of the sample (including the entire sample, a substantial portion of the sample or the like) to trigger fluorescence if a specified antigen is present along with the reagents described herein.

(228) In another example, the sample cartridge 104 is received in a corresponding cartridge socket of the system housing 102 to position the cartridge chambers complementary to the excitation illumination, for instance in an excitation orientation that aligns the cartridge chambers with the excitation illumination. For example, the system housing 102 includes a cartridge socket having a socket profile that is complementary to a cartridge profile of the sample cartridge 104, and coupling between the socket and the cartridge orients the sample cartridge to the excitation orientation (e.g., in a manner similar to the cartridge socket 10 and sample cartridge 16 shown in FIG. 56). As shown in FIG. 59A, the illumination optical tracing (the horizontal dashed lines) at the cartridge chambers 106 are oriented with (e.g., aligned, parallel or the like) with the chamber walls 107, and the illumination is delivered to a substantial portion of the chambers 106 to accordingly illuminate the samples therein. In another example, orienting of the sample cartridge 104 to the excitation orientation orients the cartridge chambers 106 as shown, for instance to position the chambers within the excitation illumination and also aligns the cartridge chambers with the telecentric uniform illumination (e.g., orients the chambers 106, chamber walls 107 to alignment with the illumination, parallel to the illumination or the like).

(229) As described herein, illumination of the samples in the cartridge chambers 106 interacts with one or more reagents, antigens or the like to generate fluorescent illumination (fluorescence). The fluorescent illumination is shown in FIG. 59A with return optical traces extending from the sample cartridge 104 and toward the optical sensor 114. The objective optics 112 transmit the fluorescence illumination toward the optical sensor 114 through the dichromatic mirror 122.

(230) In one example, the sample cartridge 104 coupled with the system 100, for instance to a cartridge socket provided through the system housing 102, orients the cartridge 104, the associated cartridge chambers 106 (e.g., the chamber walls 107 or the like), the samples therein, or fluorescence therefrom with one or more of the optical sensor 114, the objective optics 112, the imaging optics 116 or the like. For instance, orientation of the cartridge 104, cartridge chambers 106 or the samples therein is referred to as an observation orientation, and in one example reception of the sample cartridge 104 having a complementary cartridge profile to a socket profile of the cartridge socket orients the sample cartridge and its samples to the observation orientation (similar to the cartridge socket 10 and sample cartridge 16 in FIG. 56). The observation orientation of the sample cartridge 104 and the associated cartridge chambers 106 with the optical sensor 114 and associated optics of the system 100 facilitates direction of fluorescence generated at the samples toward the optical sensor 114. In one example, the observation orientation facilitates the telecentric direction of fluorescence from the cartridge chambers 106 and the associated samples to an emission filter 120 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 59A with the emission filter 120 interposed between the imaging optics 116 and the optical sensor 114).

(231) In one example, the emission filter 120 is interposed between the objective optics 112 and the optical sensor 114. The emission filter filters incidental scattered light from the fluorescent light and preferentially passes fluorescent light to the optical sensor 114 for detection of the antigen and optionally determination of quantity or concentration of the antigen in the sample. As shown in FIG. 56A the emission filter 120 is optionally positioned between the imaging optics 116 and the dichromatic mirror 122 or between the imaging optics 116 and the optical sensor 114. In one example, the imaging optics 116 telecentrically delivers fluorescence to the optical sensor 114. As shown with the observation profile 304 of the optical layout 300 in FIG. 61 the central rays of the ray clusters are transverse to the observation profile 304 (e.g., perpendicular or having a field angle close to 0 degrees), and accordingly transverse to the emission filter 120 when interposed between the optics 116 and the optical sensor 114. The emission filter 120, in some examples, uniformly filters telecentric fluorescence in comparison to fluorescent illumination that converges, is angled or the like. For instance, emission filter 120 performance of one or more locations within the field of view (FOV) is consistent and uniform with telecentric fluorescence from the imaging optics 116. The telecentric imaging optics 116 enhance the consistency (including identity) of performance for the entire FOV with the emission filter 120, and minimizes shifts to unspecified colors (such as a blue shift) at one or more locations in the FOV. Instead, the telecentric imaging optics 116 and the emission filter 120 cooperate to provide a consistent fluorescence output for observation and analysis at the optical sensor 114.

(232) In the example system 100 shown in FIGS. 59A, 59B and 60 telecentricity is provided on both the object and image sides of the optical system (double-telecentric), such as imaging with object and image field angles close to 0 degrees. The double-telecentric system minimizes crosstalk between sample wells (samples, cartridge chambers 106 including the samples or the like) and the spill-over of collected light beyond the boundaries of an in-focus sample well image. As shown in the optical layout 300 provided in FIG. 61, the fluorescence imaging system 100 is doubly telecentric at each of the illumination profile 302 (object) and the observation profile 304 (image).

(233) In another example, a system 100 detector, such as the optical sensor 114 includes a relatively high quantum efficiency (QE) (another example of a system characteristic) to maximize signal collection with low readout noise and dark current to minimize noise. However, in one example of tested samples noise is generated due to the significant background signal from incompletely quenched fluorescence. For example, the primary theoretical noise limit is due to the photon shot noise of the background fluorescence, which may dominate the readout noise and shot noise of the dark current during the image exposure. For example, in an example optical sensor 114 (e.g., a camera, such as a Thorlabs CS165MU1) the pixel full-well-capacity (FWC) is around 11,000 photoelectrons (e), while the read noise is less than 4 e root mean square (rms). Presuming the bulk of the collected signal is background light from incompletely quenched fluorophores, the shot noise will be around 11,000 or approximately 100 e>>4 e read noise, or significantly greater than the read noise. Accordingly, lower read noise and dark signal, in at least one example of the system 100, has a lower priority than in other low-background fluorescence measurements. Optionally, this relatively low priority of read noise and dark signal facilitates the use of less costly cameras suitable for deployment in point-of-care diagnostics, such as the example fluorescence imaging system 100 described herein.

(234) Excitation intensity is another example system characteristic of the fluorescence imaging system 100. In one example the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) improves roughly as the square root of the number of collected photons (because signal is proportional to the CE, while the shot noise will be proportional to 4CE). In such an example, it may be advantageous to extract all photons from a fluor. Relatively high excitation intensities are used with the system 100, given the small (around 1 2) excitation cross-section of typical molecules (e.g. FITC) used for biochemical fluorescence assays, typical maximum fluorescent photon emissions prior to photobleaching (around 10.sup.5-10.sup.7 emissions for typical fluorophores in biological/biochemical assays) and total assay time (around 30 s of total illumination time, spread over approximately 30 minutes in the current case). Accordingly, illuminating the sample (e.g., assay mixtures, control mixtures, cartridge chambers 106 including the same, or the like) at intensities of up to order of around 0.1-10 W/mm.sup.2 are desirable, for instance with the lower powers corresponding to use with more easily bleached fluorophores. In the example system 100 the excitation source 110 for triggering fluorescence is a light source including, but not limited to, an LED system, for instance based on a Thorlabs M470L4 high-power LED, and produces around 0.225 W at the sample, for an intensity of around 2 mW/mm.sup.2.

(235) As described above, the excitation source 110 is optionally an LED system having relatively low illumination spatio-temporal noise (another example system characteristic). In another example, the excitation source 110 includes a laser generator. A laser generator, such as a semiconductor laser, may have laser power noise of around 1 percent. Additionally, semiconductor lasers (and especially inexpensive multimode direct diode lasers) may have substantial spatial fluctuations of the output beam (somewhat akin to pointing instability in gas lasers). Any fluctuations that cause differential changes in illumination between the two (or more) sample and control wells (e.g., cartridge chambers 106) of an assay will limit the detection threshold of the assay to samples which produce signal sufficiently larger than the differential changes due to illumination instability. Accordingly, stable illumination is desirable, and in the example fluorescence imaging system 100 LEDs were used as the excitation source 110 though laser generators could be used. In one example, a scrambled laser generator with corresponding scrambled illumination would work.

(236) In the example fluorescence imaging system 100 signal to noise ratio (SNR) was optionally traded off from potential full photon extraction from sample fluorophores (e.g., using a laser) for the more stable (and less expensive) illumination from an LED system. In another example, an LED system provides a potential further benefit in simpler data analysis due to reduced photobleaching effects.

(237) Referring again to FIGS. 59A, B and 60 imaging of sample chambers (e.g., cartridge chambers 106) having volumes of around 15 l involves a fairly large field of view (FOV) and a modest numerical aperture (NA) to provide significant depth of focus without images of adjacent sample wells overlapping. The fluorescence imaging system 100 accomplishes these objectives in a relatively low-cost, compact device. The present fluorescence imaging system 100 includes a pair of eyepieces (e.g., Edmund Optics, PN #66-208 and 66-210), yielding a system with numerical aperture (NA) 0.09, field-of-view (FOV) diameter 12.0 mm, and magnification (M) of 0.54, all example system characteristics. The magnification of 0.54 is selected to match the sensor size of the optical sensor 114, such as a Thorlabs CS165MU1 camera, to the FOV. With the fluorescence imaging system 100 it is unnecessary to sample at greater than or equal the Nyquist limit (e.g., of the optical sensor 114) in this light-bucket application. The overall system 100 is compact, with nominal track length (sample to camera, or sample to optical sensor 114) of around 70 mm to 80 mm, including around 75 mm.

(238) In one example of the fluorescence imaging system 100 fluorescence filters, such as the chromatic filters 120, 124 and dichromatic mirror 122 include, but are not limited to, Chroma Technologies, ET470/40x (as the excitation filter 124). T4951pxr (as the dichromatic mirror 122), and ET535/70m (as the emission filter 120). In the example system excitation is provided by light generator, such as a 965 mW, 470 nm LED system (e.g., a Thorlabs M470L4) that provides around 225 mW into the 12 mm diameter sample FOV in an epi-illumination Kohler geometry (as shown in FIGS. 59A, 60).

(239) Control of the system 100, for instance imaging hardware, is implemented in MATLAB (2020a), using Thorlabs drivers and SDK (ThorCam) to control the camera acquisition of the optical sensor 114, and serial communication to an Arduino Bluefruit Feather board to electronically trigger the LED illumination through the excitation source 110. Optionally, control of the system 100 is provided with a controller (e.g., as a processor, programmed logic controller, circuits, machine readable media, software modules or the like including instructions, such as machine readable media, for implementation by the system 100) that is associated with a system housing 102 of the system 100 or is remotely connected with the system 100 (e.g., by wired or wireless connection, for instance with a mobile device 14 as shown in FIG. 56).

(240) The fluorescence imaging system 100 optionally includes a controller (e.g., processor, programmed logic controller, machine readable media, software modules or the like) configured to control or operate the fluorescence imaging system 100, for instance control excitation illumination, check for installation of the sample cartridge 106 (e.g., installed, fully installed, aligned in the excitation and observation orientations or the like), analyze fluorescence detected with the optical sensor 114 to identify, quantify or determination concentration of an antigen or the like. In another example, control of the fluorescence imaging system 100 is conducted with an onboard or remote controller (e.g., wireless or wire connected), such as a processor, programmed logic controller, circuits, machine readable media, software modules or the like, and the controller is interconnected with features of the system 100, such as the excitation source 110, optical sensor 114 or the like. The controller optionally conducts analysis of the samples, such as the fluorescence generated at the samples and detected with the optical sensor 114 to determine one or more of the presence of an antigen, its quantity, concentration or the like.

(241) FIG. 60 shows an example arrangement of components of the example fluorescence imaging system 100. In some examples the arrangement is referred to as a Kohler epi-illumination geometry. In this example, the objective optics 112 include one or more component lenses, such as a left lens pair, for instance a 21 mm focal length Edmund RKE eyepiece. As further shown, the imaging optics 116 (e.g., tube lens, imaging lens or the like) include one or more component lenses. For example, the imaging optics 116 shown in FIG. 60 include a multi-component lens set, such as a 12 mm focal length RKE eyepiece. The optical sensor 114 in the example system 100 is a Thorlabs CS165MU1 camera. An emission filter 120, such as a Chroma Technologies ET535/70m emission filter, is positioned anterior to the optical sensor 114. For instance, emission filter 120 is between the imaging optics 116 and the dichromatic mirror 122. In another example, the emission filter 120 is between the imaging optics 116 and the optical sensor 114 (e.g., to benefit from the telecentric set up discussed herein). The dichromatic mirror 122 (e.g., the diagonal element in FIG. 60) is another example of a filter and includes a 10.219.2 mm Chroma Technologies T495lpxr dichroic filter. The components described herein are one example of components for the system 100. In other examples, components of the system 100 include different light generators 100, emission filters 120, excitation filters 124, mirrors or filters 122, optical sensors 114, optics 112, 116 or the like that are configured to assess and detect the presence of one or more antigens as discussed herein and their equivalents. An example provides an emission filter interposed between the sample cartridge and the optical sensor, wherein the emission filter is configured to transmit light having a wavelength around 500 to 700 nanometers.

(242) FIG. 61 is an example optical layout 300 (e.g., generated with a ZEMAX modeling program) for the fluorescence imaging system 100 showing the layout between the sample, such as the sample cartridge 104 (FIG. 60) having an assay mixture and control mixture, and the optical sensor 114 (FIG. 60). As shown in FIG. 61, the optical layout 300 includes an illumination profile 302 proximate to the sample cartridge and an observation profile 304 proximate to the optical sensor. In the example layout 300 the total optical track length is around 75 mm (as shown in FIG. 59A), the collection side numerical aperture (NA) is around 0.09, and total magnification is around 0.53. In one example, the system 100 provides a system stop (pupil at center) that is circular with a 2 mm radius. The components shown in FIG. 61 are similarly shown in FIGS. 59A and 60. As further shown with the ray clusters and central rays of each of the ray clusters in FIG. 61 the fluorescence imaging system 100 is doubly-telecentric, for instance the central rays extend to infinity (are not focused), are transverse to the respective illumination and observation profiles 302, 304, have field angles of approximately 0 degrees or the like. As described herein, telecentricity enhances illumination of the sample, such as the cartridge chambers 106 and filtering of fluorescence with the emission filter 120 and imaging of the fluorescence signal at the optical sensor 114 (see FIG. 60).

(243) FIGS. 62A, B illustrate a prophetic example of the sensitivity of the fluorescence imaging system 100 as described herein. An externally validated BEI SARS-CoV-2 RNA (BEI Resources Repository) sample was used to assess sensitivity. LbuCas13 reactions containing 25 cp/l of SARS-CoV-2 RNA (for an assay mixture) or no RNA (for an example control mixture) were loaded to respective cartridge chambers 106 of the sample cartridge 104. The cartridge chambers 106 were monitored for fluorescence signal for one hour.

(244) As shown in FIGS. 62A, 62B, the slope of the fluorescence signal relative to time was calculated to a 95 percent confidence interval by performing a linear regression to the signal for the duration of 30 minutes (FIG. 62A) or 1 hour (FIG. 62B, note the slope is in units of 10.sup.4). For both durations, the slope of the positive reaction (Sample 1 in FIG. 62A and 25 cp/l in FIG. 62B, with RNA sample) was significantly and detectably larger than that of the control (RNP only, without RNA sample). Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 62A, 62B, the example LbuCas13 reactions containing 25 copies/l of SARS-CoV-2 RNA or no RNA ran for 30 minutes or one hour, and corresponding slopes presented indicating the feasibility and operability of the system 100. Note slopes of both repetitions of 25 cp/l are significantly higher (separation>uncertainties) than the corresponding ribonucleoprotein-only (RNP) slopes at the corresponding timepoints. The plots shown in FIGS. 62A-62B are additional examples of fluorescence profiles.

(245) The fluorescence imaging system 100 (or 10, as described herein), through a mobile device or an associated controller, is configured to quantify the difference between the absorbance of the assay mixture and the control mixture (e.g., with a comparator) and thereby detect the presence of an antigen from the fluoresced assay mixture, or lack thereof, and optionally determine the quantity or concentration of the antigen.

(246) For example, the controller includes a comparator with one or more static or dynamic thresholds, and the comparator analyses the fluoresced light from the assay mixture (and in one example, the control mixture) relative to the thresholds to indicate the presence of the antigen. In another example, the fluoresced light (e.g., absorbance, attenuation, slope of measurements of the same like those shown in FIGS. 62A-62B, rates of change of the same or the like) is interpreted to indicate one or more of presence, quantity or concentration of the antigen. In yet another example, the thresholds for comparison are based on control mixtures in the other cartridge chambers 106 that are subjected to excitation illumination, like the assay mixture, and their fluorescence is used as a base threshold for comparison with the fluorescence of the assay mixture. For instance, fluorescence of the fluoresced assay mixture (illustrate with absorbance and slope of absorbance in FIGS. 62A, B) is greater than the fluoresced control mixture and is indicative of the presence of an antigen. In another example, the assay mixture fluorescence indicates the presence of the antigen if it is greater than the control mixture fluorescence modified by a specified constant or function-based value. The plotted fluorescence of the assay mixture (alone or relative to the control mixture) relative to time as a rate of change or slope in another example is interpreted to quantity or determine concentration of antigen (e.g., by way of comparison with a look up table, mathematical function or the like).

(247) FIG. 1I illustrates a block diagram of an example machine 700 upon which any one or more of the techniques (e.g., methodologies) discussed herein may be performed. In alternative implementations, the machine 700 may operate as a standalone device or may be connected (e.g., networked) to other machines. For example, the machine 700 is one example of a controller as described herein used with one or more of the fluorescence imaging systems 10, 100 or the like.

(248) In a networked deployment, the machine 700 may operate in the capacity of a server machine, a client machine, or both in server-client network environments. In an example, the machine 700 may act as a peer machine in peer-to-peer (P2P) (or other distributed) network environment. The machine 700 may be, or be a part of, a communications network device, a cloud service, a personal computer (PC), a tablet PC, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile telephone, a smart phone, or any machine capable of executing instructions (sequential or otherwise) that specify actions to be taken by that machine. Some components of the machine 700 (e.g., processing circuitry 702) may include elements from mobile device 1100 (FIG. 11).

(249) In some aspects, the machine 700 may be configured to implement a portion of the methods discussed herein. Further, while only a single machine is illustrated, the term machine shall also be taken to include any collection of machines that individually or jointly execute a set (or multiple sets) of instructions to perform any one or more of the methodologies discussed herein, such as cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), other computer cluster configurations.

(250) Examples, as described herein, may include, or may operate on, logic or a number of components, modules, or mechanisms. Modules are tangible entities (e.g., hardware) capable of performing specified operations and may be configured or arranged in a certain manner. In an example, circuits may be arranged (e.g., internally or with respect to external entities such as other circuits) in a specified manner as a module. In an example, the whole or part of one or more computer systems (e.g., a standalone, client or server computer system) or one or more hardware processors may be configured by firmware or software (e.g., instructions, an application portion, or an application) as a module that operates to perform specified operations. In an example, the software may reside on a machine readable medium. In an example, the software, when executed by the underlying hardware of the module, causes the hardware to perform the specified operations.

(251) Accordingly, the term module or engine is understood to encompass a tangible entity, be that an entity that is physically constructed, specifically configured (e.g., hardwired), or temporarily (e.g., transitorily) configured (e.g., programmed) to operate in a specified manner or to perform part, or all, of any operation described herein. Considering examples in which modules are temporarily configured, each of the modules need not be instantiated at any one moment in time. For example, where the modules comprise a general-purpose hardware processor configured using software, the general-purpose hardware processor may be configured as respective different modules at different times. Software may accordingly configure a hardware processor, for example, to constitute a module at one instance of time and to constitute a different module at a different instance of time. A module or engine can be implemented using processing circuitry configured to perform the operations thereof.

(252) Machine (e.g., computer system) 700 may include a hardware processing circuitry 702 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a hardware processor core, or any combination thereof), a main memory 704 and a static memory 706, some or all of which may communicate with each other via an interlink (e.g., bus) 708. Circuitry can further include Doppler laser interferometry equipment or other equipment as described above for capturing resonant frequency measurements.

(253) The machine 700 may further include a display unit 710, an alphanumeric input device 712 (e.g., a keyboard), and a user interface (UI) navigation device 714 (e.g., a mouse). In an example, the display unit 710, input device 712 and UI navigation device 714 may be a touch screen display. The display unit 710 may be configured to indicate results of an assay as described above with respect to FIG. 1-11. The display unit 710 may provide an indication as to whether an infection has been detected, using visual indicators including lights, warning symbols, etc. The display unit 710 can comprise indicator circuitry such as a light-emitting diode (LED). The machine 700 may additionally include a storage device (e.g., drive unit) 716, a signal generation device 718 (e.g., a speaker), a network interface device 720, and one or more sensors 721, such as a global positioning system (GPS) sensor, compass, accelerometer, or another sensor (e.g., diagnostic sensors and devices) as described earlier herein. The GPS can be used to assist with bio-surveillance, for example, once a SARS-CoV-2 viral infection has been detected. The machine 700 may include an output controller 728, such as a serial (e.g., universal serial bus (USB), parallel, or other wired or wireless (e.g., infrared (IR), near field communication (NFC), etc.) connection to communicate or control one or more peripheral devices (e.g., a printer, card reader, etc.).

(254) The storage device 716 may include a machine readable medium 722 on which is stored one or more sets of data structures or instructions 724 (e.g., software) embodying or utilized by any one or more of the techniques or functions described herein. For example, the functions can include functions to assess whether an infection, in particular COVID-19 infection, is present and send (e.g., transmit) results to another location such as cloud or edge computing device. The instructions 724 may also reside, completely or at least partially, within the main memory 704, within static memory 706, or within the hardware processing circuitry 702 during execution thereof by the machine 700. In an example, one or any combination of the hardware processing circuitry 702, the main memory 704, the static memory 706, or the storage device 716 may constitute machine readable media.

(255) While the machine readable medium 722 is illustrated as a single medium, the term machine readable medium may include a single medium or multiple media (e.g., a centralized or distributed database, and/or associated caches and servers) configured to store the one or more instructions 724.

(256) The term machine readable medium may include any medium that is capable of storing, encoding, or carrying instructions for execution by the machine 700 and that cause the machine 700 to perform any one or more of the techniques of the present disclosure, or that is capable of storing, encoding or carrying data structures used by or associated with such instructions. Non-limiting machine-readable medium examples may include solid-state memories, and optical and magnetic media. Specific examples of machine-readable media may include: non-volatile memory, such as semiconductor memory devices (e.g., Electrically Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)) and flash memory devices; magnetic disks, such as internal hard disks and removable disks; magneto-optical disks; Random Access Memory (RAM): Solid State Drives (SSD); and CD-ROM and DVD-ROM disks. In some examples, machine readable media may include non-transitory computer readable media. In some examples, machine readable media may include machine readable media that is not a transitory propagating signal.

(257) The instructions 724 may further be transmitted or received over a communications network 726 using a transmission medium via the network interface device 720. The machine 700 may communicate with one or more other machines utilizing any one of a number of transfer protocols (e.g., frame relay, internet protocol (IP), transmission control protocol (TCP), user datagram protocol (UDP), hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP), etc.). Example communication networks may include a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a packet data network (e.g., the Internet), mobile telephone networks (e.g., cellular networks), Plain Old Telephone (POTS) networks, and wireless data networks (e.g., Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 family of standards known as Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.16 family of standards known as WiMax, IEEE 802.15.4 family of standards, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) family of standards, a Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) family of standards, peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, among others). In an example, the network interface device 720 may include one or more physical jacks (e.g., Ethernet, coaxial, or phone jacks) or one or more antennas to connect to the communications network 726. In an example, the network interface device 720 may include a plurality of antennas for wirelessly communication.

(258) The above detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawings show, by way of illustration but not by way of limitation, specific implementations in which the disclosure can be practiced. These implementations are also referred to herein as examples. Such examples can include elements in addition to those shown or described. However, the present inventors also contemplate examples in which only those elements shown or described are provided. Moreover, the present inventors also contemplate examples using any combination or permutation of those elements shown or described (or one or more implementations thereof), either with respect to a particular example (or one or more implementations thereof), or with respect to other examples (or one or more implementations thereof) shown or described herein.

(259) All publications, patents, and patent documents referred to in this document are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety, as though individually incorporated by reference. In the event of inconsistent usages between this document and those documents so incorporated by reference, the usage in the incorporated reference(s) should be considered supplementary to that of this document; for irreconcilable inconsistencies, the usage in this document controls.

(260) In this document, the terms a. an, the. and said are used when introducing elements of implementations of the disclosure, as is common in patent documents, to include one or more than one or more of the elements, independent of any other instances or usages of at least one or one or more. In this document, the term or is used to refer to a nonexclusive or, such that A or B includes A but not B, B but not A. and A and B, unless otherwise indicated.

(261) In the appended claims, the terms including and in which are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms comprising and wherein. Also, in the following claims, the terms comprising, including. and having are intended to be open-ended to mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements, such that after such a term (e.g., comprising, including, having) in a claim are still deemed to fall within the scope of that claim. Moreover, in the following claims, the terms first, second, and third, and so forth, are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects.

(262) Implementations of the disclosure may be implemented with computer-executable instructions. The computer-executable instructions (e.g., software code) may be organized into one or more computer-executable components or modules. Aspects of the disclosure may be implemented with any number and organization of such components or modules. For example, implementations of the disclosure are not limited to the specific computer-executable instructions or the specific components or modules illustrated in the figures and described herein. Other implementations of the disclosure may include different computer-executable instructions or components having more or less functionality than illustrated and described herein.

(263) Method examples (e.g., operations and functions) described herein can be machine or computer-implemented at least in part (e.g., implemented as softhare code or instructions). Some examples can include a computer-readable medium or machine-readable medium encoded with instructions operable to configure an electronic device to perform methods as described in the above examples. An implementation of such methods can include software code, such as microcode, assembly language code, a higher-level language code, or the like (e.g., source code). Such software code can include computer readable instructions for performing various methods (e.g., object or executable code). The software code may form portions of computer program products. Software implementations of the implementations described herein may be provided via an article of manufacture with the code or instructions stored thereon, or via a method of operating a communication interface to send data via a communication interface (e.g., wirelessly, over the internet, via satellite communications, and the like).

(264) Further, the software code may be tangibly stored on one or more volatile or non-volatile computer-readable storage media during execution or at other times. These computer-readable storage media may include any mechanism that stores information in a form accessible by a machine (e.g., computing device, electronic system, and the like), such as, but are not limited to, floppy disks, hard disks, removable magnetic disks, any form of magnetic disk storage media, CD-ROMS, magnetic-optical disks, removable optical disks (e.g., compact disks and digital video disks), flash memory devices, magnetic cassettes, memory cards or sticks (e.g., secure digital cards), RAMs (e.g., CMOS RAM and the like), recordable/non-recordable media (e.g., read only memories (ROMs)), EPROMS, EEPROMS, or any type of media suitable for storing electronic instructions, and the like. Such computer readable storage medium coupled to a computer system bus to be accessible by the processor and other parts of the OIS.

(265) While the present disclosure is capable of being embodied in various forms, the description below of several embodiments is made with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated. Headings are provided for convenience only and are not to be construed to limit the invention in any manner. Embodiments illustrated under any heading may be combined with embodiments illustrated under any other heading.

(266) All numerical designations. e.g., pH, temperature, time, concentration, and molecular weight, including ranges, are approximations which are varied, for example (+) or () by increments of 0.1 or 1.0, where appropriate. It is to be understood, although not always explicitly stated that all numerical designations are preceded by the term about. It also is to be understood, although not always explicitly stated, that the reagents described herein are merely exemplary and that in some cases equivalents may be available in the art.

(267) It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms a, an, and the include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to a cell includes a plurality of cells.

(268) The term about when used before a numerical designation. e.g., temperature, time, amount, concentration, and such other, including a range, indicates approximations which may vary by (+) or () 20%, 10%, 5% or 1%.

(269) Also, as used herein, and/or refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, as well as the lack of combinations when interpreted in the alternative (or).

(270) The term treatment or treating in relation to a given disease or disorder, includes, but is not limited to, inhibiting the disease or disorder, for example, arresting the development of the disease or disorder; relieving the disease or disorder, for example, causing regression of the disease or disorder; or relieving a condition caused by or resulting from the disease or disorder, for example, relieving, preventing, or treating symptoms of the disease or disorder. The term prevention in relation to a given disease or disorder means: preventing the onset of disease development if none had occurred, preventing the disease or disorder from occurring in a subject that may be predisposed to the disorder or disease but has not yet been diagnosed as having the disorder or disease, and/or preventing further disease/disorder development or further disease/disorder progression if already present.

(271) The following Examples describe some of the materials and experiments used in the develop of the invention. Appendix A included herewith may provide additional information.

EXAMPLES

Example 1: Cas13a Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Transcripts

(272) CRISPR RNA guides (crRNAs) were designed and validated for SARS-CoV-2. Fifteen crRNAs were first designed with 20-nt spacers corresponding to SARS-CoV-2 genome. Additional crRNAs were later designed, bringing the number of crRNAs to 26. Each crRNA includes a crRNA stem that is derived from a bacterial sequence, while the spacer sequence is derived from the SARS-CoV-2 genome (reverse complement). See Table 1 (reproduced below) for crRNA sequences.

(273) TABLE-US-00017 TABLE1 ExamplesofSARS-CoV-2crRNASequences SEQID NO Name Sequence SEQID PF039_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:1 nCoV_1 AGGGGACUAAAACUUUC (crRNA1) GCUGAUUUUGGGGUCC SEQID PF040_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:2 nCoV_2 AGGGGACUAAAACGGUC (crRNA2) CACCAAACGUAAUGCG SEQID PF041_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:3 nCoV_3 AGGGGACUAAAACUCUG (crRNA3) GUUACUGCCAGUUGAA SEQID PF042_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO4 nCoV_4 AGGGGACUAAAACUUUG (crRNA4) CGGCCAAUGUUUGUAA SEQID PF043_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:5 nCoV_5 AGGGGACUAAAACGAAG (crRNA5) CGCUGGGGGCAAAUUG SEQID PF044_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:6 nCoV_6 AGGGGACUAAAACAUGC (crRNA6) GCGACAUUCCGAAGAA SEQID PF045_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:7 nCoV_7 AGGGGACUAAAACUUGG (crRNA7) UGUAUUCAAGGCUCCC SEQID PF046_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:8 nCoV_8 AGGGGACUAAAACGGAU (crRNA8) UGCGGGUGCCAAUGUG SEQID PF047_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:9 nCoV_9 AGGGGACUAAAACUGUA (crRNA9) GCACGAUUGCAGCAUU SEQID PF048_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:10 nCoV_10 AGGGGACUAAAACUAAG (crRNA10) UGUAAAACCCACAGGG SEQID PF049_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:11 nCoV_11 AGGGGACUAAAACUAAC (crRNA11) CUUUCCACAUACCGCA SEQID PF050_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:12 nCoV_12 AGGGGACUAAAACUCAG (crRNA12) CUGAUGCACAAUCGUU SEQID PF051_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:13 nCoV_13 AGGGGACUAAAACUCUA (crRNA13) GCAGGAGAAGUUCCCC SEQID PF052_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:14 nCoV_14 AGGGGACUAAAACUCUG (crRNA14) UCAAGCAGCAGCAAAG SEQID PF053_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:15 nCoV_15 AGGGGACUAAAACCUUU (crRNA15) GCUGCUGCUUGACAGA SEQID PF083_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:16 nCov_12v2 AGGGGACUAAAACAACG AUUGUGCAUCAGCUGA SEQID PF084_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:17 nCov_15v2 AGGGGACUAAAACGACA UUUUGCUCUCAAGCUG SEQID PF085_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:18 nCoV_16 AGGGGACUAAAACGUUC (crRNA16) CUGGUCCCCAAAAUUU SEQID PF086_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:39 nCoV_17 AGGGGACUAAAACUGGC (crRNA17) ACCUGUGUAGGUCAAC SEQID PF087_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:20 nCoV_18 AGGGGACUAAAACUCCA (crRNA18) UGCCAAUGCGCGACAU SEQID PF088_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:21 nCoV_19 AGGGGACUAAAACCUAU (crRNA19) UAACUAUUAACGUACC SEQID PF089_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:22 nCoV_20 AGGGGACUAAAACUAUU (crRNA20) GCAGCAGUACGCACAC SEQID PF090_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:23 nCoV_21 AGGGGACUAAAACAGCG (crRNA21) CAGUAAGGAUGGCUAG SEQID PF091_crLbu_ GACCACCCCAAAAAUGA NO:24 nCoV_22 AGGGGACUAAAACGUAA (crRNA22) CUAGCAAGAAUACCAC SEQID PF092_crLbu_ UAGACCACCCCAAAAAU NO:25 nCov_2XL GAAGGGGACUAAAACGG (crRNA2XL) UCCACCAAACGUAAUGC G SEQID PF093_crLbu_ UAGACCACCCCAAAAAU NO:26 nCov_4XL GAAGGGGACUAAAACGG (crRNA4XL) UCCACCAAACGUAAUGC G SEQID cr2(oneof uagaccaccccaaaaau NO:27 the8G gaaggggacuaaaacCG crRNAs) CAUUACGUUUGGUGGAC detecting C protein N Lowercase: stem sequence Uppercase: Target, sequence SEQID Cr4(oneof uagaccaccccaaaaau NO:28 the8G gaaggggacuaaaacUU crRNAs) ACAAACAUUGGCCGCAA detecting A protein N Lowercase: stem sequence Uppercase: Target sequence SEQID NCR_542 uagaccaccccaaaaau NO:29 (oneof gaaggggacuaaaacAA the8G ACUACGUCAUCAAGCCA crRNAs) A detecting ORF1ab (NSP5) Lowercase: stem sequence Uppercase: Target sequence SEQID NCR_546 uagaccaccccaaaaau NO:30 (oneof gaaggggacuaaaacCA the8G CAGUCAUAAUCUAUGUU crRNAs) A detecting ORF1ab (NSP5) Lowercase: stem sequence Uppercase: Target sequence SEQID NCR_564 uagaccaccccaaaaau NO:31 (oneof gaaggggacuaaaacUC the8G ACACUUUUCUAAUAGCA crRNAs) U detecting ORF1ab (NSP16) Lowercase: stem sequence Uppercase: Target sequence SEQID NCR_569 uagaccaccccaaaaau NO:32 (oneof gaaggggacuaaaacUG the8G UAAGAUUAACACACUGA crRNAs) C detecting theS protein Lowercase: stem sequence Uppercase: Target sequence SEQID NCR_588 uagaccaccccaaaaau NO:33 (oneof gaaggggacuaaaacUU the8G AAUUGUGUACAAAAACU crRNAs) G detecting protein N Lowercase: stem sequence Uppercase: Target sequence SEQID NCR_596 uagaccaccccaaaaaug NO:34 (oneof aaggggacuaaaacCAGU the8G UGUGAUGAUUCCUAAG crRNAs) detecting protein ORF8 Lowercase: stem sequence Uppercase: Target sequence SEQID Guide21 uagaccaccccaaaaauga NO:35 detecting aggggacuaaaacAGCGCA protein GUAAGGAUGGCUAG E

(274) The crRNAs were tested using several SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Initially, the crRNAs were evaluated in a direct detection assay with purified Leptotrichia buccalis (Lbu) Cas13a (East-Seletsky et al., 2016) and an RNA reporter quenched fluorescence.

(275) Briefly, crRNAs with SEQ ID NOs: 2 or 4 sequences were diluted to 28 M in TE buffer, pH 8 and combined with Cas13a protein to form ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complexes. The Cas13a protein-crRNA complex mixtures were then incubated at room temperature for 15 minutes. Test samples with 710.sup.6 or 710.sup.7 SARS-CoV-2 ssRNA targets were prepared at 100 M in DEPC water and mixed with 5 buffer, DEPC water. DEPC water was added to lyophilized RNaseAlert (ThermoFisher Scientific) to resuspend. The SARS-CoV-2 ssRNA samples were then mixed with the RNase Alert, and the ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complexes. Controls without Cas13a protein were also made. The formation of RNA cleavage products was monitored with a fluorometer. See FIGS. 1-3.

(276) FIG. 4A-4B illustrate that fluorescent levels detected directly correlate with the amount of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the different reaction mixtures.

Example 2: Validation of Cas13a Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Transcripts

(277) This Example illustrates that the detection methods and crRNA guide RNAs do not cross-react with human cellular RNAs and can specifically detect SARS-CoV-2.

(278) The Cas13a:crRNA complexes and RNaseAlert detection reagent were prepared as described in Example 1 and mixed with 710.sup.5 copies SARS-CoV-2 RNA or with RNA from human lung epithelial cells (A549 cell line).

(279) As shown in FIG. 5, the methods described herein can detect less than 710.sup.6 copies SARS-CoV-2 RNA (i.e., 710.sup.5 or fewer copies SARS-CoV-2 RNA). Moreover, FIG. 5 shows that the SARS-CoV-2 assay does not cross react with epithelial human cell RNA from the A548 human lung epithelial cell line.

(280) FIG. 6A illustrates that use of more than one crRNA can improve the sensitivity of the SARS-CoV-2 assay. As shown, about 710.sup.5 copies SARS-CoV-2 can be readily detected but as few as 710.sup.2 copies SARS-CoV-2 are also detectable.

(281) For example, the Cas13 protein can have a sequence such as any of SEQ ID NOs:36-48.

(282) An example of a Leptotrichia buccalis Cas13a endonuclease can have the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:38; NCBI accession no. WP_015770004.1).

(283) TABLE-US-00018 1 MKVTKVGGISHKKYTSEGRLVKSESEENRTDERLSALLNM 41 RLDMYIKNPSSTETKENQKRIGKLKKFFSNKMVYLKDNTL 81 SLKNGKKENIDREYSETDILSSDVRDKKNFAVLKKIYLNE 121 NVNSEELEVFRNDIKKKLNKINSLKYSFEKNKANYQKINE 161 NNIEKVEGKSKRNIIYDYYRESAKRDAYVSNVKEAFDKLY 201 KEEDIAKLVLEIENLTKLEKYKIREFYHEIIGRKNDKENF 241 AKIIYEEIQNVNNMKELIEKVPDMSELKKSQVFYKYYLDK 281 EELNDKNIKYAFCHFVEIEMSQLLKNYVYKRLSNISNDKI 321 KRIFEYQNLKKLIENKLLNKLDTYVRNCGKYNYYLQDGEI 361 ATSDFIARNRQNEAFLRNIIGVSSVAYFSLRNILETENEN 401 DITGRMRGKTVKNKKGEEKYVSGEVDKIYNENKKNEVKEN 441 LKMFYSYDFNMDNKNEIEDFFANIDEAISSIRHGIVHFNL 481 ELEGKDIFAFKNIAPSEISKKMFQNEINEKKLKLKIFRQL 521 NSANVFRYLEKYKILNYLKRTRFEFVNKNIPFVPSFTKLY 561 SRIDDLKNSLGIYWKTPKTNDDNKTKEIIDAQIYLLKNIY 601 YGEFLNYFMSNNGNFFEISKEIIELNKNDKRNLKTGFYKL 641 QKFEDIQEKIPKEYLANIQSLYMINAGNQDEEEKDTYIDF 681 IQKIFLKGFMTYLANNGRLSLIYIGSDEETNTSLAEKKQE 721 FDKFLKKYEQNNNIKIPYEINEFLREIKLGNILKYTERLN 761 MFYLILKLLNHKELTNLKGSLEKYQSANKEEAFSDQLELI 801 NLLNLDNNRVTEDFELEADEIGKFLDFNGNKVKDNKELKK 841 FDTNKIYFDGENIIKHRAFYNIKKYGMLNLLEKIADKAGY 881 KISIEELKKYSNKKNEIEKNHKMQEMLHRKYARPRKDEKF 921 TDEDYESYKQAIENIEEYTHLKNKVEFNELNLLQGLLLRI 961 LHRLVGYTSIWERDLRFRLKGEFPENQYIEEIFNFENKKN 1001 VKYKGGQIVEKYIKFYKELHQNDEVKINKYSSANIKVLKQ 1041 EKKDLYIRNYIAHFNYIPHAEISLLEVLENLRKLLSYDRK 1081 LKNAVMKSVVDILKEYGFVATFKIGADKKIGIQTLESEKI 1121 VHLKNLKKKKLMTDRNSEELCKLVKIMFEYKMEEKKSEN

(284) For example, a Leptotrichia seeligeri Cas13a endonuclease can have the following sequence (SEQ ID NO: 39, NCBI accession no. WP_012985477.1).

(285) TABLE-US-00019 1 MWISIKTLIHHLGVLFFCDYMYNRREKKIIEVKTMRITKV 41 EVDRKKVLISRDKNGGKLVYENEMQDNTEQIMHHKKSSFY 81 KSVVNKTICRPEQKQMKKLVHGLLQEMSQEKIKVSDVTKL 121 NISNFLNHRFKKSLYYFPENSPDKSEEYRIEINLSQLLED 161 SLKKQQGTFICWESFSKDMELYIMWAENYISSKTKLIKKS 201 IRNNRIQSTESRSGQLMDRYMKDILNKNKPFDIQSVSEKY 241 QLEKLTSALKATFKEAKKNDKEIMYKLKSTLQNHERQIIE 281 ELKENSELNQFNIEIRKHLETYFPIKKTNRKVGDIRNLEI 321 GEIQKIVKHRLKNKIVQRILQEGKLASYEIESTVNSNSLQ 361 KIKIEEAFALKFINACLFASNNLRNMVYPVCKKDILMIGE 401 FKNSFKEIKHKKFIRQWSQFFSQEITVDDIELASWGLRGA 441 IAPIRNEIIHLKKHSWKKFFNNPTFKVKKSKIINGKTKDV 481 TSEFLYKETLFKDYFYSELDSVPELIINKMESSKILDYYS 521 SDQLNQVFTIPNFELSLLTSAVPFAPSFKRVYLKGFDYQN 561 QDEAQPDYNLKLNIYNEKAFNSEAFQAQYSLFKMVYYQVF 601 LPQFTTNNDLFKSSVDFILTLNKERKGYAKAFQDIRKMNK 641 DEKPSEYMSYIQSQLMLYQKKQEEKEKINHFEKFINQVFI 681 KGFNSFIEKNRLTYICHPTKNTVPENDNIEIPFHTDMDDS 721 NIAFWLMCKLLDAKQLSELRNEMIKFSCSLQSTEEISTFT 761 KAREVIGLALLNGEKGCNDWKELFDDKEAWKKNMSLYVSE 801 ELLQSLPYTQEDGQTPVINRSIDLVKKYGTETILEKLFSS 841 SDDYKVSAKDIAKLHEYDVTEKIAQQESLHKQWIEKPGLA 881 RDSAWTKKYQNVINDISNYQWAKTKVELTQVRHLHQLTID 921 LLSRLAGYMSIADRDFQFSSNYILERENSEYRVTSWILLS 961 ENKNKNKYNDYELYNLKNASIKVSSKNDPQLKVDLKQLRL 1001 TLEYLELFDNRLKEKRNNISHFNYLNGQLGNSILELFDDA 1041 RDVLSYDRKLKNAVSKSLKEILSSHGMEVTFKPLYQTNHH 1081 LKIDKLQPKKIHHLGEKSTVSSNQVSNEYCQLVRTLLTMK

(286) For example, a Paludibacter propionicigenes Cas13a endonuclease can have the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:48; NCBI accession no. WP_013443710.1).

(287) TABLE-US-00020 1 MRVSKVKVKDGGKDKMVLVHRKTTGAQLVYSGQPVSNETS 41 NILPEKKRQSFDLSTLNKTIIKFDTAKKQKLNVDQYKIVE 81 KIFKYPKQELPKQIKAEEILPFLNHKFQEPVKYWKNGKEE 121 SFNLTLLIVEAVQAQDKRKLQPYYDWKTWYIQTKSDLLKK 161 SIENNRIDLTENLSKRKKALLAWETEFTASGSIDLTHYHK 201 VYMTDVLCKMLQDVKPLTDDKGKINTNAYHRGLKKALQNH 241 QPAIFGTREVPNEANRADNQLSIYHLEVVKYLEHYFPIKT 281 SKRRNTADDIAHYLKAQTLKTTIEKQLVNAIRANIIQQGK 321 TNHHELKADTTSNDLIRIKTNEAFVLNLTGTCAFAANNIR 361 NMVDNEQTNDILGKGDFIKSLLKDNTNSQLYSFFFGEGLS 401 TNKAEKETQLWGIRGAVQQIRNNVNHYKKDALKTVFNISN 441 FENPTITDPKQQTNYADTIYKARFINELEKIPEAFAQQLK 481 TGGAVSYYTIENLKSLLTTFQFSLCRSTIPFAPGFKKVFN 521 GGINYQNAKQDESFYELMLEQYLRKENFAEESYNARYFML 561 KLIYNNLFLPGFTTDRKAFADSVGFVQMQNKKQAEKVNPR 601 KKEAYAFEAVRPMTAADSIADYMAYVQSELMQEQNKKEEK 641 VAEETRINFEKFVLQVFIKGFDSFLRAKEFDFVQMPQPQL 681 TATASNQQKADKLNQLEASITADCKLTPQYAKADDATHIA 721 FYVFCKLLDAAHLSNLRNELIKFRESVNEFKFHHLLEIIE 761 ICLLSADVVPTDYRDLYSSEADCLARLRPFIEQGADITNW 801 SDLFVQSDKHSPVIHANIELSVKYGTTKLLEQIINKDTQF 841 KTTEANFTAWNTAQKSIEQLIKQREDHHEQWVKAKNADDK 881 EKQERKREKSNFAQKFIEKHGDDYLDICDYINTYNWLDNK 921 MHFVHLNRLHGLTIELLGRMAGFVALFDRDFQFFDEQQIA 961 DEFKLHGFVNLHSIDKKLNEVPTKKIKEIYDIRNKIIQIN 1001 GNKINESVRANLIQFISSKRNYYNNAFLHVSNDEIKEKQM 1041 YDIRNHIAHFNYLTKDAADFSLIDLINELRELLHYDRKLK 1081 NAVSKAFIDLFDKHGMILKLKLNADHKLKVESLEPKKIYH 1121 LGSSAKDKPEYQYCTNQVMMAYCNMCRSLLEMKK

(288) For example, a Lachnospiracae bacterium Cas13a endonuclease can have the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:40; NCBI accession no. WP_022785443.1).

(289) TABLE-US-00021 1 MKISKVREENRGAKLTVNAKTAVVSENRSQEGILYNDPSR 41 YGKSRKNDEDRDRYIESRLKSSGKLYRIFNEDKNKRETDE 81 LQWFLSEIVKKINRRNGLVLSDMLSVDDRAFEKAFEKYAE 121 LSYTNRRNKVSGSPAFETCGVDAATAERLKGIISETNFIN 161 RIKNNIDNKVSEDIIDRIIAKYLKKSLCRERVKRGLKKLL 201 MNAFDLPYSDPDIDVQRDFIDYVLEDFYHVRAKSQVSRSI 241 KNMNMPVQPEGDGKFAITVSKGGTESGNKRSAEKEAFKKF 281 LSDYASLDERVRDDMLRRMRRLVVLYFYGSDDSKLSDVNE 321 KFDVWEDHAARRVDNREFIKLPLENKLANGKTDKDAERIR 361 KNTVKELYRNQNIGCYRQAVKAVEEDNNGRYFDDKMLNMF 401 FIHRIEYGVEKIYANLKQVTEFKARTGYLSEKIWKDLINY 441 ISIKYIAMGKAVYNYAMDELNASDKKEIELGKISEEYLSG 481 ISSFDYELIKAEEMLQRETAVYVAFAARHLSSQTVELDSE 521 NSDFLLLKPKGTMDKNDKNKLASNNILNFLKDKETLRDTI 561 LQYFGGHSLWTDFPFDKYLAGGKDDVDFLTDLKDVIYSMR 601 NDSFHYATENHMNGKWNKELISAMFEHETERMTVVMKDKF 641 YSNNLPMFYKNDDLKKLLIDLYKDNVERASQVPSFNKVFV 681 RKNFPALVRDKDNLGIELDLKADADKGENELKFYNALYYM 721 FKEIYYNAFLNDKNVRERFITKATKVADNYDRNKERNLKD 761 RIKSAGSDEKKKLREQLQNYIAENDFGQRIKNIVQVNPDY 801 TLAQICQLIMTEYNQQNNGCMQKKSAARKDINKDSYQHYK 841 MLLLVNLRKAFLEFIKENYAFVLKPYKHDLCDKADFVPDF 881 AKYVKPYAGLISRVAGSSELQKWYIVSRFLSPAQANHMLG 921 FLHSYKQYVWDIYRRASETGTEINHSIAEDKIAGVDITDV 961 DAVIDLSVKLCGTISSEISDYFKDDEVYAEYISSYLDFEY 1001 DGGNYKDSLNRFCNSDAVNDQKVALYYDGEHPKLNRNIIL 1041 SKLYGERRFLEKITDRVSRSDIVEYYKLKKETSQYQTKGI 1081 FDSEDEQKNIKKFQEMKNIVEFRDLMDYSEIADELQGQLI 1121 NWIYLRERDLMNFQLGYHYACLNNDSNKQATYVTLDYQGK 1161 KNRKINGAILYQICAMYINGLPLYYVDKDSSEWTVSDGKE 1201 STGAKIGEFYRYAKSFENTSDCYASGLEIFENISEHDNIT 1241 ELRNYIEHFRYYSSFDRSFLGIYSEVFDRFFTYDLKYRKN 1281 VPTILYNILLQHFVNVRFEFVSGKKMIGIDKKDRKIAKEK 1321 ECARITIREKNGVYSEQFTYKLKNGTVYVDARDKRYLQSI 1361 IRLLFYPEKVNMDEMIEVKEKKKPSDNNTGKGYSKRDRQQ 1401 DRKEYDKYKEKKKKEGNFLSGMGGNINWDEINAQLKN

(290) For example, a Leptotrichia shahii Cas13a endonuclease can have the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:41; NCBI accession no. BBM39911.1).

(291) TABLE-US-00022 1 MGNLFGHKRWYEVRDKKDFKIKRKVKVKRNYDGNKYILNI 41 NENNNKEKIDNNKFIRKYINYKKNDNILKEFTRKFHAGNI 81 LFKLKGKEGIIRIENNDDFLETEEVVLYIEAYGKSEKLKA 121 LGITKKKIIDEAIRQGITKDDKKIEIKRQENEEEIEIDIR 161 DEYTNKTLNDCSIILRIIENDELETKKSIYEIFKNINMSL 201 YKIIEKIIENETEKVFENRYYEEHLREKLLKDDKIDVILT 241 NFMEIREKIKSNLEILGFVKFYLNVGGDKKKSKNKKMLVE 281 KILNINVDLTVEDIADFVIKELEFWNITKRIEKVKKVNNE 321 FLEKRRNRTYIKSYVLLDKHEKFKIERENKKDKIVKFFVE 361 NIKNNSIKEKIEKILAEFKIDELIKKLEKELKKGNCDTEI 401 FGIFKKHYKVNFDSKKFSKKSDEEKELYKIIYRYLKGRIE 441 KILVNEQKVRLKKMEKIEIEKILNESILSEKILKRVKQYT 481 LEHIMYLGKLRHNDIDMTTVNTDDFSRLHAKEELDLELIT 521 FFASTNMELNKIFSRENINNDENIDFFGGDREKNYVLDKK 561 ILNSKIKIIRDLDFIDNKNNITNNFIRKFTKIGTNERNRI 601 LHAISKERDLQGTQDDYNKVINIIQNLKISDEEVSKALNL 641 DVVFKDKKNIITKINDIKISEENNNDIKYLPSFSKVLPEI 681 LNLYRNNPKNEPFDTIETEKIVLNALIYVNKELYKKLILE 721 DDLEENESKNIFLQELKKTLGNIDEIDENIIENYYKNAQI 761 SASKGNNKAIKKYQKKVIECYIGYLRKNYEELFDFSDFKM 801 NIQEIKKQIKDINDNKTYERITVKTSDKTIVINDDFEYII 841 SIFALLNSNAVINKIRNRFFATSVWLNTSEYQNIIDILDE 881 IMQLNTLRNECITENWNLNLEEFIQKMKEIEKDFDDFKIQ 921 TKKEIFNNYYEDIKNNILTEFKDDINGCDVLEKKLEKIVI 961 FDDETKFEIDKKSNILQDEQRKLSNINKKDLKKKVDQYIK 1001 DKDQEIKSKILCRIIFNSDFLKKYKKEIDNLIEDMESENE 1041 NKFQEIYYPKERKNELYIYKKNLFLNIGNPNFDKIYGLIS 1081 NDIKMADAKFLFNIDGKNIRKNKISEIDAILKNLNDKLNG 1121 YSKEYKEKYIKKLKENDDFFAKNIQNKNYKSFEKDYNRVS 1161 EYKKIRDLVEFNYLNKIESYLIDINWKLAIQMARFERDMH 1201 YIVNGLRELGIIKLSGYNTGISRAYPKRNGSDGFYTTTAY 1241 YKFFDEESYKKFEKICYGFGIDLSENSEINKPENESIRNY 1281 ISHFYIVRNPFADYSIAEQIDRVSNLLSYSTRYNNSTYAS 1321 VFEVFKKDVNLDYDELKKKFKLIGNNDILERLMKPKKVSV 1361 LELESYNSDYIKNLIIELLTKIENTNDTL

(292) To increase Cas13a in vivo activity, a random mutagenesis library for Leptotrichia buccalis (Lbu) Cas13a was generated and this library was screened for translational repression in E. coli. Top variants capable of increased repression contained sets of mutations that were localized in regions that undergo large conformational changes upon ternary complex formation. Analysis of single-point mutations led to identification of E436K (e.g., with SEQ ID NO:43), which dramatically lowers the non-activator-dependent HEPN activation of LbuCas13a, and consequently increases sensitivity above background by 10-100 fold (FIG. 6B-6D)). The modified Leptotrichia buccalis Cas13a endonuclease with the E436K mutation has the following sequence (SEQ ID NO:43).

(293) TABLE-US-00023 1 MKVTKVGGISHKKYTSEGRLVKSESEENRTDERLSALLNM 41 RLDMYIKNPSSTETKENQKRIGKLKKFFSNKMVYLKDNTL 81 SLKNGKKENIDREYSETDILESDVRDKKNFAVLKKIYLNE 121 NVNSEELEVFRNDIKKKLNKINSLKYSFEKNKANYQKINE 161 NNIEKVEGKSKRNIIYDYYRSSAKRDAYVSNVKEAFDKLY 201 KEEDIAKLVLEIENLTKLEKYKIREFYHEIIGRKNDKENF 241 AKIIYEEIQNVNNMKELIEKVPDMSELKKSQVFYKYYLDK 281 EELNDKNIKYAFCHFVEIEMSQLLKNYVYKRLSNISNDKI 321 KRIFEYQNLKKLIENKLLNKLDTYVRNCGKYNYYLQDGEI 361 ATSDFIARNRQNEAFLRNIIGVSSVAYFSLRNILETENEN 401 DITGRMRGKTVKNNKGEEKYVSGEVDKIYNENKKNKVKEN 441 LKMFYSYDFNMDNKNEIEDFFANIDEAISSIRHGIVHFNL 481 ELEGKDIFAFKNIAPSEISKKMFQNEINEKKLKLKIFRQL 521 NSANVFRYLEKYKILNYLKRTRFEFVNKNIPFVPSFTKLY 561 SRIDDLKNSLGIYWKTPKTNDDNKTKEIIDAQIYLLKNIY 601 YGEFLNYFMSNNGMFFEISKEIIELNKNDKRKLKTGFYKL 641 QKFEDIQEKIPKEYLANIQSLYMINAGNQDEEEKDTYIDF 681 IQKIFLKGFMTYLANNGRLSLIYIGSDEETNTSLAEKKQE 721 FDKFLKKYEQNNNIKIPYEINEFLREIKLGNILKYTERLN 761 MFYLILKLLNHKELTNLKGSLEKYQSANKEEAFSDQLELI 801 NLLNLDNNRVTEDFELEADEIGKFLDFNGNKVKDNKELKK 841 FDTNKIYFDGENIIKHRAFYNIKKYGMLNLLEKIADKAGY 881 KISIEELKKYSNKKNEIEKNHKMQENLHRKYARPRKDEKF 921 TDEDYESYKQAIENIEEYTHLKNKVEFNELNLLQGLLLRI 961 LHRLVGYTSIWERDLRFRLKGEFPENQYIEEIFNFENKKN 1001 VKYKGGQIVEKYIKFYKELHQNDEVKINKYSSANIKVLKQ 1041 EKKDLYIRNYIAHFNYIPHAEISLLEVLENLRKLLSYDRK 1081 LKNAVMKSVVDILKEYGFVATFKIGADKKIGIQTLESEKI 1121 VHLKNLKKKKLMTDRNSEELCKLVKIMFEYKMEEKKSEN

(294) The E436 residue is localized in a hinge region of the helix that hydrogen bonds with the catalytic residues in a binary conformation, potentially locking them in an inactive state. The E436K mutation is thought to restrict the movements of the helix in the absence of an activator, therefore lowering the background signal. This enables detection of lower concentrations of activator above background.

(295) Other modified Cas protein can be generated and evaluated in the methods described herein. For example, purified proteins will first be assayed for trans-ssRNA cleavage rates with SARS-CoV-2-specific crRNAs using a reporter RNA. Such a reporter RNA can be a fluorophore quencher-labeled ssRNA. Cleavage of the reporter RNA serves as an outread for complex activation and as a surrogate for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Notably, the rate at which trans cleavage reaches saturation varies greatly among Cas13 homologs. If the trans rate is too low, fluorescence outread will be undetectable, especially in the context of an excess of unlabeled human RNA. To systematically study the rate of trans cleavage in this context, the ability of a preassembled ternary complex comprising the Cas13:crRNA ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex plus a bound synthetic ssRNA activator is tested by observing in trans degradation of the fluorophore quencher-labeled RNaseAlert substrate with and without increasing amounts of tRNAs or purified human non-targeting RNAs. How the rate of trans cleavage reaches saturation over time will be monitored to identify ideal homologs with the fastest rate. Variables tested in this assay include concentrations of the Cas13:crRNA RNP and concentrations of the reporter RNA to achieve optimized rates.

(296) Next, the sensitivity of the homologs for cis cleavage of activating SARS-CoV-2 ssRNA in the context of competitor RNA will be analyzed. A broad range of sensitivities (10.sup.7 fold) exist for these homologs in the context of just isolated activator RNA, but the influence of additional non-targeting RNAs on the cis cleavage rate is unknown. Background RNA, especially at high concentrations, can inhibit access to SARS-CoV-2 RNA, precluding activation of the Cas13:crRNA complex and downstream trans-cleavage. To test the influence of background RNA on cis-cleavage, a high-throughput screen will be used. For each Cas13 homolog, dilutions of the complementary fluorescent ssRNA activator will be systematically added with and without increasing amounts of tRNAs or purified human mRNAs and analyze cis cleavage rates of the reporter over time. Each resulting time course will allow the apparent rate of complementary target sensitivity to be calculated in the context of the defined competitor RNA background.

(297) The specificity of the homologs will also be tested in the context of background competitor RNA to ensure that related RNA sequences cannot aberrantly or non-specifically activate the Cas13:crRNA complex.

(298) Different Cas13 homologs tolerate different numbers of mismatches in the crRNA-target duplex. For example, Cas13a from Leptotrichia shahii (LshCas13a) is sensitive to double, but not single, mismatches in the crRNA-target duplex. Moreover, the location of these mismatches within the spacer sequence is important. For example, LshCas13a is sensitive to double mismatches in the center, or in the seed region, of the crRNA-target duplex, but not at the 5 or 3ends. It was recently discovered that LbuCas13a has a mismatch sensitive seed region that correlates well with observations for LshCas13a and the structure of LbuCas13a and that LbuCas13a has a mismatch sensitive switch region that effectively communicates activator RNA binding to the Higher Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes Nucleotide-binding (HEPN) nuclease for activation. The inventors have generated a comprehensive mismatch sensitivity profile for LbuCas13a.

(299) Data suggests that the mismatch sensitivity profile of homologs is quite variable. To test this comprehensively across all homologs, each homolog will be tested with crRNAs carrying systematic variations of mismatches against a known complimentary SARS-CoV-2-derived target sequence. Here, positions in the center of the spacer (positions 6 to 16) will be focused on. Double, triple, and quadruple consecutive and non-consecutive mismatches in this region of the crRNA will be generated by mutating the bases to the respective complementary base (e.g., A to U). A 50-nucleotide complimentary target RNAs will also be synthesized based on the no-mismatch crRNA sequence. A high-throughput screen will be used, and the screen mixtures will be fluorescence monitored to determine permissiveness to mismatches. Once the levels of permissiveness for each homolog with complimentary target RNA alone have been determined, the assay will be repeated in the presence of dilutions of tRNAs or human cellular RNAs to test for nonspecific activation of the complex by other RNA sequences. Homologs with some flexibility in low-number base-pair mismatches towards the target RNA will be accepted to allow for sequence variation in the SARS-CoV-2 RNA sequence, but we aim to identify crRNA sequences and Cas13 homologs that together show the lowest aberrant activation by competitor RNAs.

Example 3: Optimized Cas13a or Cas13b Assay for Point-of-Care Testing

(300) Currently testing for SARS-CoV-2 has several limitations: 1) lengthy times for obtaining results: 2) use of RNA amplification, which increases complexity of the test and the time required to obtain results; and 3) need for complicated laboratory equipment. A remaining concern is that RNases present in bodily fluids will non-specifically activate the read-out technology.

(301) Here, a sensitive and single-step test for SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection method is described that can be adapted use in remote locations away from hospitals, laboratories, and clinics.

(302) Cas13 and crRNA samples can be lyophilized to allow electricity independence of the assay.

(303) Briefly, one or more RNase reporter oligonucleotides with fluorescent dyes will be added directly to samples with and without dilutions of SARS-CoV-2-specific Cas13:crRNA RNPs. In some cases, dilutions of purified SARS-CoV-2 of known concentrations can be tested in the same assay methods as controls to facilitate quantification of the SARS-CoV-2 in samples. Additional controls can use include uninfected samples (e.g., uninfected saliva, sputum, mucus, or nasopharyngeal samples).

(304) It is contemplated that some RNase A inhibitors will inhibit RNase A, but not Cas13a or Cas13b. As RNase A is not a HEPN-nuclease, its specific inhibitors are unlikely to inhibit the HEPN-nuclease of Cas13a or Cas13b. Alternatively, samples will be heated to remove RNAse activity.

(305) Previous studies have shown that virions from other RNA viruses (Zika and Dengue) can be spiked into human serum and heated to 95 C. for 1-2 minutes to increase release of viral RNA for detection. It can be determined whether a heating step facilitates detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and if it reduces background RNase, but not specific Cas13a or Cas13b activity. Additional testing of other methods (e.g., mechanical or chemical lysis) may also be performed. Read-out fluorescence can be monitored using CellScope (see U.S. Pat. Nos. 10,578,852 and 10,542,885, which are specifically incorporated herein in their entireties), a plate reader, sample chamber reader, or chip reader, or a combination thereof.

(306) FIG. 12 provides a graph depicting the signal from assays after heating of nasopharyngeal swabs (with RNase Inhibitor) to significantly reduce endogenous RNases. The plot at the top of the FIG. 12 graph shows the signal that is observed when RNases (e.g., RNase A) are present. But when RNase activities are inhibited (e.g., by heat at 79 C. or 84 C.), background signals in the assay mixture due to RNases in the sample are substantially reduced or eliminated.

(307) FIG. 13 graphically illustrates that the addition of Tween-20 improves detection and is compatible with the Cas13a assay without increasing background fluorescence. The plot at the top of FIG. 13 shows signals from an assay mixture that includes the target 6 RNA, crRNA-Cas13a RNP, and 1% Tween-20. The plot just below the top plot in FIG. 13 shows signals from an assay mixture that includes the target 6 RNA and the crRNA-Cas13a RNP, without Tween-20. Two plots are show at the bottom of FIG. 13 showing signals from RNP alone (no target RNA) with and without the Tween-20.

(308) FIG. 14 graphically illustrates that addition of heat (85 C., 5 mins) and 1% Tween-20 minimizes RNase contamination. FIG. 17 graphically illustrates that Cas13a can detect NL63 viral RNA with the background of an NP swab using only 1% Tween-20 and heat for lysis.

Example 4: Readout Quenched-Fluorescent RNA Markers/Reporters

(309) To adapt optimize fluorescence detection, new reporter RNAs can be used that include a ribooligonucleotide with both a fluorophore and a quencher. The sequence of the reporter RNA is optimized for Cas13 cleavage. Cas13 preferentially exerts RNase cleavage activity at exposed uridine or adenosine sites, depending on the Cas13a or Cas13b homolog. There are also secondary preferences for highly active homologs. The inventors have tested 5-mer homopolymers for all ribonucleotides. Based on these preferences, ten candidate RNA oligonucleotides, labeled at the 5 and 3 ends of the oligonucleotides using an Iowa Black Quencher (IDT) and FAM fluorophore, and systematically test these RNA oligonucleotide sequences in ssRNA cleavage assays as illustrated for FIGS. 4-6.

(310) The best RNA oligonucleotide with associated fluorophore and quencher can be used with mobile devices for SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection.

(311) In general, any fluorophore that emits in the red-green-blue (RGB) spectral window of a phone can be detected, which includes most fluorophores (except for those emitting in the far red). Due to the non-telecentric nature and high numerical aperture of the reversed lens module utilized in the CellScope device, fluorophores with long Stokes shifts are preferred to account for bandpass shifts at high angles in the interference filter used for fluorescence collection.

(312) Several fluorophores with long Stokes shifts were identified that can be combined with commercially available quenchers. Different concentrations of Alexa430 (Thermofisher) and STAR 520 (Abberior) were tested in 20-L sample volumes loaded in capillaries using CellScope. A preliminary lower limit of detection was determined to be about 2.5 nM for Alexa430 and about 1 nM for STAR-20 (FIG. 7). Other potential fluorophores with long Stokes shifts are the Brilliant Violet Family series (BioLegend).

(313) In some cases, Brilliant Violet510, Brilliant Violet605, and/or Brilliant Violet610 can be used. Their quantum yield was higher than others in the series. Overall, five possible fluorophores and two possible quenchers were identified that can be used in RNA oligonucleotide-based reporters.

(314) FIG. 19 shows that adjusting pH towards FAM-fluorophore pH preferences improves detection.

Example 5: Amplification of RNA Before Testing

(315) The Example describes amplification of SARS-CoV-2 RNA before testing, for example, using the bacteriophage-derived RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, Q replicase (see for example Shah et al (1994) J Clin Microbiol 32(11):2718) or the SARS-CoV2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.

(316) The inventors are isolating the minimal SARS-CoV-2 RNA polymerase complex (Nsp12, Nsp7 and Nsp8) from prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. This minimal SARS-CoV-2 RNA polymerase complex can amplify the viral RNA and enhance sensitivity for an ultra-sensitive Cas13a assay. Hence, such a minimal SARS-CoV-2 RNA polymerase complex can be included in the methods, compositions and devices described herein.

(317) SARS-CoV-2 RNA can be amplified within samples by incubation with nucleotides (NTPs) and with or without Q replicase or a SARS-CoV2 polymerase in reaction buffer (100 mM HEPES-NaOH, pH 7.5; 10 mM MgCl.sub.2, and 1 mM EDTA). Amplified RNA can be purified using phenol and can then be added to the SARS-CoV-Cas13 assay. In some instances, specified as no cleanup, the amplified mixture can be directly added to the SARS-CoV-Cas13 assay. No clean-up of the amplified product may be needed before measuring the concentration of SARS-CoV-RNA in the SARS-CoV-2-Cas13 assay.

(318) In some cases, amplified SARS-CoV-2 RNA can provide improved sensitivity in the SARS-CoV-Cas13 assay.

Example 6: Sample RNA Extraction

(319) To facilitate use of the assay, minimal steps between swab collection and entry into swab material can be employed. A system where swabs are directly inserted into chamber one of a two chamber system can be used.

(320) Chamber one can contain a buffer that would facilitate lysis of the viral particles and release of genomic material. Options for the lysis buffer include, but are not limited to PBS, commercial lysis buffers such as Qiagen RLT+buffer or Quick Extract, DNA/RNA Shield, and various concentrations of detergents such as Triton X-100, Tween 20, NP-40, or Oleth-8.

(321) Following agitation and subsequent removal of the swab, the chamber may be briefly (5 mins) heated (55 C. or 95 C.) to further facilitate lysis. Then, the division between the two chambers would be broken or removed, and the nasal extract buffer would be allowed to flow into and reconstitute the second chamber, which would contain the lyophilized reagents for the Cas13 assay (Cas13 RNPs and reporter molecules).

(322) FIG. 15 shows that low levels of NL63 RNA are efficiently detected in the single-step lysis when compared to traditional RNA extraction and FIG. 18 graphically illustrates that SARS-CoV-2 RNA are efficiently detected in the single-step lysis when compared to traditional RNA extraction.

Example 7: Different crRNAs Exhibit Better Sensitivity for SARS-CoV-2

(323) This example illustrates that some crRNAs for detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA provide better signals than other crRNAs.

(324) Assay mixtures containing the Cas13a protein and crRNAs 1-9, 13, 14, and 15. A549 RNA, containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA, and RNase Alert was added. The reaction mixture was incubated for 120 minutes and the fluorescence was monitored overtime. The reaction was largely complete for most crRNAs within 30-45 minutes.

(325) FIG. 8 illustrates the background corrected fluorescence for the crRNAs that were tested. As shown, crRNAs 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 14 exhibited useful background corrected fluorescence levels. However, the useful background corrected fluorescence levels of crRNAs 1, 13, and 15 was not optimal.

(326) FIG. 20 graphically illustrates that Guides 2+4+21 allow for robust detection of SARS-CoV-2 full length virus. FIG. 21 shows that lengthening the 30 nucleotide (crRNA_2) to the 32 nucleotide (crRNA_2XL) stem length does not influence detection. FIG. 22 graphically illustrates the identification of multiple crRNAs that efficiently detect NL63 or OC43. Further, guide combinations increase/boost sensitivity of assay (while maintaining specificity and reliable detected of positive patient samples).

Example 8: Sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 Detection

(327) This Example illustrates the sensitivity that may be obtained with the SARS-CoV-2 detection methods and that the methods are effective for detecting Covid-19 infections in patients.

(328) Assay mixtures are prepared containing a Cas13a protein and a selected crRNA. After incubating the crRNA:Cas13a mixture, test RNA (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 RNA) is added with the RNase Alert detector. The mixture is incubated.

(329) FIG. 9A-9D show simulations of the rates of activity at different Cas13a and RNA Alert concentrations based upon the Kcat of Cas13a (Kcat 500/second at about 20 M substrate, East-Seletsky et al. Mol. Cell. 66: 373-383 (2017)). The inventors have calculated that the Cas13b (Kcat 987/second at about 20 M substrate, Slaymaker et al. Cell Rep 26 (13): 3741-3751 (2019)) rates would be double these rates.

(330) Three confirmed-positive nasopharyngeal samples were obtained from Covid-19 infected patients for evaluation using the methods described herein. To confirm that these nasopharyngeal samples were positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA, quantitative PCR was performed with the CDC N1 and N2 primers (see webpage cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/List-of-Acceptable-Commercial-Primers-Probes.pdf). Average Ct (cycle threshold) values were used to obtain the copies/mL of the SARS-CoV-2.

(331) To evaluate the these confirmed-positive nasopharyngeal samples using the methods described herein, each assay mixture contained an extract from a nasopharyngeal swab, crRNA, cas13a, and RNase Alert. A confirmed-negative sample was also evaluated as a control and to illustrate background levels of the reaction mixture. Background subtraction was performed by subtracting reads of RNase Alert substrate with buffer.

(332) FIG. 9E-9F show the results of testing actual Covid-19 patient samples. FIG. 9E shows the time course of CRISPR-Cas13a RNP assays as the SARS-CoV-2 RNA is detected in nasopharyngeal swabs from three infected patients (positive swabs 1-3) compared to the same assay performed on a non-infected patient (negative swab #1). FIG. 9F graphically illustrates the fluorescence as an endpoint after 30 minutes of CRISPR-Cas13a RNP assays of samples from three infected patients (positive swabs 1-3) compared to the same assay performed on a non-infected patient (negative swab #1) and to an assay mixture containing CRISPR-Cas13a, crRNA and RNA Alert reagents without sample (RNP only).

(333) The following table shows the copies of SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected for three infected patients (positive swabs 1-3) by the Cas13-crRNA methods described herein and by quantitative PCR. The copies detected by quantitative PCR are shown in the second and third columns (Average Ct and Copies/mL), while the copies detected by the Cas13-crRNA methods described herein are shown in the fourth and fifth columns (Copies in 20 l and Copies per l in Reaction).

(334) TABLE-US-00024 TABLE 2 Copies of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Detected by qPCR vs. Cas13-crRNA Assays Average Ct Copies in 20 l Copies/l in Swab # (N1/N2) Copies/mL Reaction Reaction Positive #1 14.37 1.99 10.sup.10 1.54 10.sup.7 7.7 10.sup.5 Positive #2 15.02 1.26 10.sup.10 9.69 10.sup.6 4.8 10.sup.5 Positive #3 17.66 1.99 10.sup.9 1.54 10.sup.6 7.7 10.sup.4

Example 9: Droplet-Based Assays for SARS-CoV-2 Detection

(335) This Example illustrates a droplet-based Cas13 assay that can improve the sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 detection.

(336) Rather than allowing cleaved fluorophores to diffuse away in a bulk sample, oil-water emulsions can be formed with droplets that contain on average one Cas13 molecule (or some small number). If the Cas13 in a droplet has bound to a viral RNA (after a defined incubation time prior to droplet formation), then it will cleave all of the RNase Alert in the droplet, creating a bright droplet against a sea of dark droplets.

(337) Fluorescent imaging can be used after a defined reaction time (rather than a time series) and the number of bright droplets can simply be counted to determine the number of viral RNAs present in the sample. This is analogous to droplet PCR but has utility for increasing the diagnostic sensitivity of a Cas13-related assay.

Example 10: Mobile Device for SARS-CoV-2 Detection

(338) In an example, a system for detecting for detecting and/or quantifying SARS-CoV-2 RNA (e.g., direct SARs-CoV-2 detection by CRISPR/Cas13a and a mobile phone) in a sample includes a signal generating system to excite the sample using a signal of a first frequency; a camera system to detect fluorescence in the sample; and processing circuitry to detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the sample based on the fluorescence. The camera system can be included within a mobile device (such as a mobile phone; which for example, can include a microscope (e.g., Cellscope)). The system can include a communication interface, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to provide an indication, over the communication interface, of whether SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in the sample. The camera system can include a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor, and the CMOS sensor can include at least one-color filter. The color filter is positioned over alternating pixels in a pattern.

(339) In various implementations of the disclosure, the method of creating a component or module can be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination thereof. The methods provided by various implementations of the present disclosure, for example, can be implemented in software by using standard programming languages such as, for example, C, C++, Java, Python, and the like; and combinations thereof. As used herein, the terms software and firmware are interchangeable and include any computer program stored in memory for execution by a computer.

(340) A communication interface includes any mechanism that interfaces to any of a hardwired, wireless, optical, and the like, medium to communicate to another device, such as a memory bus interface, a processor bus interface, an Internet connection, a disk controller, and the like. The communication interface can be configured by providing configuration parameters and/or sending signals to prepare the communication interface to provide a data signal describing the software content. The communication interface can be accessed via one or more commands or signals sent to the communication interface.

(341) The present disclosure also relates to a system for performing the operations herein. This system may be specially constructed for the required purposes, or it may comprise a general-purpose computer selectively activated or reconfigured by a computer program stored in the computer. The order of execution or performance of the operations in implementations of the disclosure illustrated and described herein is not essential, unless otherwise specified. That is, the operations may be performed in any order, unless otherwise specified, and implementations of the disclosure may include additional or fewer operations than those disclosed herein. For example, it is contemplated that executing or performing a particular operation before, contemporaneously with, or after another operation is within the scope of implementations of the disclosure.

Example 11: SARS-CoV-2 Assay Improvements

(342) Background Reduction with Size-Based Separation of Cleaved and Uncleaved Probe

(343) RNase enzyme activity is commonly detected by fluorescent RNase probes, which emits fluorescent signal upon RNA cleavage that separates the fluorophore in one end from the quencher in the other end. The sensitivity of those fluorescent probes can be limited by incomplete fluorescence quenching in its uncleaved state, which account for the background fluorescence. Provided herein is a method to physically separate the fluorescent, cleaved portion of probe (signal) from the uncleaved construct (background), which allows monitoring of signal with significantly reduced background and improves sensitivity. The system consists of two reservoirs that are separated by a semi-permeable membrane or a gel and a new fluorescent RNase probe, whose fluorescent domain is sufficiently small compared to its quencher domain that it can pass through the separating membrane or gel. By choosing the permeability threshold of the membrane between the size of small fluorescent domain and the large quencher domain of probe, the uncleaved fluorescent probe (which generates the background) can be prevented from entering the reservoir, into which the cleaved fluorescent domain can diffuse and where the signal is monitored.

(344) As a proof-of-principle, LbuCas13a RNase enzyme was used to cleave 8 KDa (18 nucleotides) RNase probe flanked by a FAM fluorophore and an Iowa Black FQ (IBFQ) on either end. The short 5-U sequence next to FAM and the long 13-C sequence next to IBFQ were added. Owing to the sequence preference of LbuCas13a, it was reasoned that the enzyme will predominantly cleave the 5-U sequence near FAM, liberating it from the rest of probe. By using a dialysis membrane with 10 KDa molecular weight cutoff, selective transfer of the small FAM-portion with significantly reduced transfer of uncleaved probe was demonstrated. The same principle can be implemented with various other mechanisms. For example, one can use a large quencher such as gold nanoparticles or quantum dots to increase the size of uncleaved probe without increasing the size of RNA, which can increase RNase substrate and reduce signal. In another implementation, active separation of cleaved versus uncleaved probe can be achieved by electrophoresis and improve the separation speed and efficiency.

(345) Increase in Reaction Signal with Bead-Based Concentration of the Cleaved Probe

(346) In cases of very low RNase enzyme activity, the signal of fluorescent RNase probe can be so small that specialized sensors (e.g., PMTs or APDs) are required to detect it. A simple and cheap method of increasing the probe signal was developed by enriching the probe to a bead based on molecular binding. By including biotin into the RNase probe and using a streptavidin coated bead, enrichment of fluorescent signal on the bead surface was demonstrated. This enrichment method can be readily combined with the separation method described above to selectively increase the signal by concentration while keeping the background low.

(347) As a proof of principle, biotin was added next to FAM and added streptavidin beads in a reservoir separate from the one where RNase enzyme reaction takes place. It was observed that the cleaved portion of probe quickly enriched on the bead surface after freely passing through the semi-permeable membrane, while the uncleaved construct did not (FIG. 23). The same principle can be implemented with various mechanisms. For example, binding between a small-molecule and an antibody can be used instead of biotin-streptavidin. Selective enrichment of signal can be achieved by a mechanism of molecular caging. In this case, a caged binding ligand can be exposed upon RNA cleavage, allowing its binding to a substrate.

(348) Droplet-Based Concentration of Reaction Signal in Small Volumes Using Polydisperse Droplets

(349) In cases where the active RNase enzyme concentration is low or the Cas13 target such as virus is present at low concentrations, the RNases reporter signal in a bulk reaction can be very slow due to the low enzyme reaction. A simple method was created to enhance the reaction by confining a single active enzyme within the small volume of droplet, which increases the effective enzyme concentration. By dividing one bulk reaction into many small reactions, this method enables fast and extremely sensitive detection of virus. Rather than conventional droplet-based reactions that rely on uniform droplet geometries produced by complex equipment, we have shown that polydisperse droplets formed by simple agitation can be used to detect viral genomes with high sensitivity.

(350) As a proof of principle, fluorinated oil (HFE 7500) and 2% PEG-based fluorosurfactant (008 surfactant) was used to encapsulate the Cas13-reaction in a water-in-oil droplet. It was found that including PEG-based surfactant at the water-oil interface aids in a successful Cas13 reaction within a droplet in either fluorinated or hydrocarbon oil, while other commonly used non-ionic surfactants inhibits the reaction. It was also found that the low viscosity of fluorinated oil compared to hydrocarbon oils allowed polydisperse droplets to be formed within a narrow size distribution by simple agitation (FIG. 24). Small, heterogeneous size droplets were generated by including 0.5% IGEPAL in aqueous phase before droplet generation. An extremely small amount of SARS-COV2 genome was loaded into the aqueous mix such that each droplet contains either 0 or 1 copy of virus. After 1 hr incubation at 37 C., the droplets containing virus exhibited fluorescent signals that are significantly brighter than the other blank droplets (FIG. 25). In addition, the fluorescent intensity within a droplet was inversely proportional to droplet size. The observations suggest that fast and sensitive detection of extremely low level of virus can be achieved by loading them into sufficiently small volume of droplets (<1 pL). A statistical model was also developed that enables calculation of sample copy numbers based on droplets with heterogeneous size distribution.

Example 12: Quantitative Direct Detection of Viral SARS-CoV-2 RNA with Cas13a

(351) This Example describes experiments relating to quantifying direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and the development of the Cas13a assay. Initially, individual crRNAs, or guides were tested in assay mixtures with purified Leptotrichia buccalis (Lbu) Cas13a. The Cas13:crRNA ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complexes were designed to detect a distinct 20 nucleotide region in the nucleocapsid (N) gene of SARS-CoV-2. Examples are shown in FIG. 43A of the positions along the N gene that are detected by some of the. Initially, 12 guides were designed along the N gene, corresponding to positions of some of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) N primer sets and the N primer set developed early in the pandemic in Wuhan, China (Zhu et al., 2020). Because LbuCas13 lacks a protospacer flanking site (PFS) preference (East-Seletsky et al., 2016), crRNAs were designed corresponding to each primer set.

(352) Each guide was tested individually using an in vitro transcribed (IVT) RNA corresponding to the viral N gene (nucleotide positions 28274-29531) as the target/activator. At a target/activator concentration of 480 fM (2.8910.sup.5 copies/l), ten guides were identified with reactivity above the RNP control, where the RNP control had the same reaction mixture (same RNP) but without the target/activator RNA (FIG. 43B). The use of RNase-free buffers minimized background fluorescence, and the plate reader gain and filter bandwidth settings were optimized to capture low-level reporter cleavage. Similar results were obtained when full-length viral RNA was used as activator. In these initial studies, two guides (crRNA 2 (SEQ ID NO:2) and crRNA 4 (SEQ ID NO:4)) were selected that generated the greatest Cas13a activation as determined by the fluorescent reporter while maintaining low levels of target-independent fluorescence.

(353) LbuCas13a exhibits detectable reporter cleavage in the presence of as little as 10 fM (6000 copies/L) of complementary activator RNA (East-Seletsky et al., 2017). When using individual assay tests on serially diluted, in vitro transcribed viral RNA, crRNA 2 (SEQ ID NO:2) and crRNA 4 (SEQ ID NO:4) could detect the viral RNA with limits of detection that were in a similar range (FIG. 43C). To quantify the results shown in FIG. 43C, the slope for each curve was determined over time. Because the signal from the direct detection assay depends solely on the RNase activity of Cas13a, it should follow Michaelis-Menten enzyme kinetics with rates that have been reported for Cas13a. For low concentrations of target RNA, the change in fluorescence over time was linear, and comparison of the slopes by linear regression was determined for different target RNA concentrations (FIG. 43D) so that the detection limit for viral RNA could be determined. These data confirmed that crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 each facilitated detection of at least 10,000 copies/L of in vitro transcribed N gene RNA. Because the measured slopes were proportional to the concentration of activated Cas13a, the activated Cas13a scaled could be scaled with the concentration of target RNA (FIG. 43E). Hence, the target RNA concentration can be estimated from the measured slope of the fluorescence production during the detection assay, thereby permitting direct quantification of viral load in unknown samples.

Example 13: Combining Guide RNAs Improves Sensitivity of Cas13a

(354) This Example illustrates that use of two or more crRNAs can enhance Cas13a activation and improve the sensitivity of detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The inventors hypothesized that using two crRNA-Cas13a enzyme RNPs at two different locations on the viral RNA would at least double enzymatic activity and would improve sensitivity (FIG. 44A). In addition, guide RNA combinations may alleviate concerns about sequence variations arising in the viral genome as it evolves.

(355) A combination of the crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 guide RNAs was tested to ascertain whether together they could enhance detection of a single SARS-CoV-2 RNA sample. The total concentration of Cas13a RNPs in the reaction mixes was kept uniform at 100 nM, while the concentration of the crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 guide RNAs was kept equivalent (50 nM each).

(356) As shown in FIG. 44B, combining crRNA 2 and 4 markedly increased the slope of the detection reaction and thus increased the sensitivity of the reaction when measured with a fixed activator RNA concentration (480 fM). The slope increased from 213 AU/min (SE1.6) (crRNA 2) and 159 AU/min (SE1.7) (crRNA 4) individually, to 383 AU/min (SE3.0) when the two crRNAs were used in combination. This increased sensitivity was obtained without an increase in the slope of the RNP control reactions (FIG. 44B). Hence, use of two crRNAs can double the average slope (or rate) of detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA, thereby reducing the time needed for Covid-19 tests.

(357) To determine how combinations affected the limit of detection, the combined guide reaction was evaluated with a series of diluted N gene RNAs. As shown in FIG. 44C, use of the combination of crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 shifted the limit of detection to below 1000-fold of in vitro transcribed target N gene RNA, when compared to the control signal for RNPs containing crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 without the target RNA.

(358) The same assay, with both the crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 guide RNAs, was performed with full-length SARS-CoV-2 RNA isolated from the supernatant of SARS-CoV-2-infected Vero CCL81 cells. As shown in FIG. 44D, the detection limit of the guide combination was 270 full-length viral copies/L. The detection limit difference between the targets (in vitro transcribed N gene vs. full length SARS-CoV-2 RNA) may be due to different quantification techniques used for the target RNA or the considerable secondary structure predicted for the viral RNA (Manfredonia et al., 2020; Sanders et al., 2020) that may lower guide affinity (Abudayyeh et al., 2016).

(359) CRISPR-based diagnostics can be highly specific. To confirm the specificity of the guide RNAs for SARS-CoV-2, they were evaluated in assays containing other respiratory viruses that might be present in human samples. The alphacoronavirus HCoV-NL63, and betacoronaviruses HCoV-OC43 and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) are among seven coronaviruses known to infect human hosts and cause respiratory diseases (Fung and Liu, 2019). To ensure that the crRNA guides did not cross-react with these coronaviruses, RNA was extracted from supernatant of Huh 7.5.1-ACE2 or Vero E6 cells infected with HCoV-NL63 or HCoV-OC43, respectively. In addition, in vitro transcribed N gene RNA was produced from MERS-CoV.

(360) As shown in FIG. 45A, no signal was detected with guides crRNA 2 and 4 above RNP background for any of the HCoV-NL63, HCoV-OC43, or MERS-CoV viral RNA. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 45B, no signal was detected with H1N1 Influenza A or Influenza B viral RNA, or with RNA extracted from primary human airway organoids.

(361) Additional guides were tested for detection of the SARS-CoV-2 viral E gene to further increase sensitivity and specificity based on previously published PCR primer or Cas12 guide sets (Corman et al., 2020) (Broughton et al., 2020). The positions detected by crRNAs 19-22 on the SARS-CoV-2 viral E gene are shown in FIG. 45C-1. When tested against a single concentration of full-length SARS-CoV-2 RNA, crRNA 21 (SEQ ID NO:23) performed best, both individually and in combination with guide crRNA 2 and crRNA 4 (FIG. 45C-2). When tested on RNA from five nasal swab samples that were confirmed to be SARS-CoV-2-negative, the triple combination of crRNAs (RNP 2+4+21) also did not exhibit signal above the RNP control reaction (FIG. 45C-3).

Example 14: Cas13a Directly Detects SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Patient Samples

(362) The Example illustrates results of testing the detection assay with patient samples.

(363) To determine if adding crRNA 21 would improve the limit of detection of the Cas13a assay, a combination reaction was tested that included crRNAs 2+4+21 with precisely tittered SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA obtained from the Biodefense and Emerging Infections Research Resources Repository (BEI Resources).

(364) In serial dilution experiments performed over two hours using 20-replicate reactions, the triple combination detected as few as 31 copies/L (FIG. 45D), based on viral copy number independently determined by BEI with digital droplet (dd) PCR. By analyzing the uncertainty in the slopes of individual reactions, 100% of twenty individual tests for each dilution were correctly identified as positive at this sensitivity when 95% confidence intervals were applied (FIG. 45D).

(365) Five RNA samples were purified from nasal swabs taken from SARS-CoV-2-positive individuals. A SARS-CoV-2-negative swab sample was processed in the same manner as the positive samples. RT-qPCR measurements were performed, and the Ct values were in the range of 14.37 to 22.13 for the patient samples, correlating with SARS-CoV-2 copy numbers ranging from 3.210.sup.5 to 1.6510.sup.3 copies/L.

(366) As shown in FIG. 45E, the direct detection assay correctly identified the five positive samples, which were all significantly above the signal elicited by the negative swab or the RNP reaction without target.

Example 15: Harnessing the Mobile Phone Camera as Portable Assay Reader

(367) To allow measurements of the assay outside the laboratory, the inventors built on their expertise with the cell scope technology (see U.S. Pat. Nos. 10,578,852 and 10,542,885, which are specifically incorporated herein in their entireties), and designed a mobile phone-based fluorescent microscope for detection and quantification of the fluorescent signal emitted by the Cas13 direct detection assay (FIG. 46A). The device was based on the phone camera of a Google Pixel 4 XL phone, an f=20 mm eyepiece and an interference filter for image collection. The device also included a 488 nm diode laser, a glass collimation lens, and two ND4 filters used as mirrors for illumination. All optical and illumination components were enclosed in a custom-made black acrylic box for optical insulation. To analyze the assay reaction on the device, custom-built imaging sample chambers were made by casting polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) onto acrylic molds. The imaging chambers contain three separate channels that can be filled independently with a reaction volume of 40 L. Automated time-lapse imaging is controlled by a custom Android application and a Bluetooth receiver, which controls the triggering of the laser and image acquisition. Images are subsequently retrieved from the phone and analyzed offline using a custom Matlab code.

(368) Contrary to expectations that a mobile phone-based detection system would be less sensitive than a commercial laboratory plate reader, the inventors found that the device was approximately an order of magnitude more sensitive due to reduced measurement noise and the ability to collect more time points, which decreased uncertainty in slope.

(369) Performance of the device in detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA with the triple-guide Cas13 assay was assessed in dilution assays of the viral RNA isolated from supernatants of virally infected Vero E6 cells (FIG. 46B-46D).

(370) The triple-guide crRNAs included the crRNA 2 (SEQ ID NO:2), crRNA 4 (SEQ ID NO:4) and crRNA 21 (SEQ ID NO:23) guide RNAs. Dilutions of 1:10, 1:25, 1:50 and 1:100 of the original virus stock were tested, which corresponded to differing (increasing) copies of the SARS-CoV-2 N-gene, where the numbers of SARS-CoV RNA copies were determined by RT-qPCR. Several replicates of each dilution were tested on the device, each accompanied by the control reaction consisting of the triple-guide multiplexed RNP without viral RNA.

(371) As with the plate reader, fluorescence generated in each reaction chamber was collected over time, with measurements every 30 seconds, showing a steady increase in fluorescence for full-length virus concentrations of 500-200 copies/L, compared to RNP controls (FIG. 46B). Each replicate was imaged for 60 minutes immediately after loading onto the sample chamber, the slope was calculated, and the slopes were compared to the slopes of the control channel. The slopes, as well as each slope's 95% confidence interval were determined using the linear fit of the signal by simple linear regression (FIG. 46C). The sample was considered positive when the slope of the sample did not overlap with the slope of the control reaction within their 95% confidence intervals. To determine the limit of detection replicates each of dilutions of virus corresponding to 500, 200, 100, and 50 copies/L were measured, as determined by RT-qPCR. Slopes were calculated based on data for the first 30, 20, and 10 min of the assay, and each slope was then compared to the RNP control slope calculated over the same time. For each dilution and assay time, the ability of the assay to detect the target RNA relative to the RNP control was quantified as % accurate, with five positive tests out of five replicates for 1:10 dilution for all assay times corresponding to 100% accuracy (FIG. 46D). The results over all dilutions indicate that the limit of detection was approximately 250 copies/L in under 30 minutes, with accuracy dropping to 50% at 50 copies/L.

(372) The same patient samples were then analyzed to compare detection on the plate reader versus the mobile phone device. Each reaction was imaged for 60 minutes, along with the RNP control. The slope for a patient with Ct=17.65 (Positive Swab #3) was significantly greater than the slope for a patient with Ct=20.37 (Positive Swab #4) (FIG. 46E-46F). FIG. 46E graphically illustrates results from a Cas13 assay run on the mobile device with two different nasopharyngeal samples from human patients, each confirmed as positive for SARS-CoV-2 using RT-qPCR, using the guide combination of crRNA 2, crRNA 4 and crRNA 21. The RNP alone control had no nasopharyngeal sample. FIG. 46F graphically illustrates the final signal slope values determined from the assays described in FIG. 46E after the assay mixtures were incubated for 60 minutes.

(373) To assess the detection accuracy, a linear fit was performed using data from the first 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes from the beginning of the run, and the slope of each sample was compared to the RNP control. As shown in FIG. 46G, all five samples were validated and successfully identified as positive within the first 5 minutes of the assay when using the device. Hence, the mobile device detection system and the reaction assay described herein provided very fast turnaround time for obtaining results of patient samples with clinically relevant viral loads. High viral loads can be detected very rapidly because their high signals can be quickly determined to be above the control, while low viral loads can be detected at longer times once their signal can be distinguished above the control. The assay described herein has a time-dependent sensitivity that can be tuned to address both screening applications and more sensitive diagnostic applications.

(374) Contrary to some expectations that a mobile phone-based detection system would be less sensitive than a commercial laboratory plate reader, the inventors found that our device was approximately an order of magnitude more sensitive due to reduced measurement noise and the ability to collect more time points, which decreased uncertainty in slope (FIG. 47A-47B).

Example 16: SARS-CoV-2 Eight Guide Combination Improves Detection of Viral RNA and Specifically Detects SARS-CoV-2 RNA

(375) This Example illustrates that use of a combination of the 8G crRNAs (SEQ ID Nos: 27-34) improves detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

(376) To further evaluate combinations of guide RNAs, assay mixtures containing three crRNAs were compared with assay mixtures containing eight crRNAs. The three crRNA guide combination included crRNAs 2+4+21 (SEQ ID NOs: 27, 28, 23 or 35), sequences shown in Table 3 below.

(377) TABLE-US-00025 TABLE3 Threeguide(3G)crRNACombination SEQ Viral ID Guide Gene Alternate GuideSequence NO: Name Target Name (stem+TARGET) 27 guide2 N cr2 uagaccaccccaaaaaug aaggggacuaaaacCGCA UUACGUUUGGUGGACC 28 guide4 N cr4 uagaccaccccaaaaaug aaggggacuaaaacUUAC AAACAUUGGCCGCAAA 35 guide21 E cr21 uagaccaccccaaaaaug aaggggacuaaaacAGCG CAGUAAGGAUGGCUAG

(378) The eight crRNA combination was the 8G crRNA combination (SEQ ID Nos:27-34), sequences shown below in Table 4.

(379) TABLE-US-00026 TABLE4 EightGuide(8G)crRNACombination Guide Viral Sequence SEQID Guide Gene Alternate (stem+ NO: Name Target Name TARGET) 27 guide2 N cr2 Uagaccac cccaaaaa ugaagggg acuaaaac CGCAUUAC GUUUGGUG GACC 28 guide4 N cr4 Uagaccac cccaaaaa ugaagggg acuaaaac UUACAAAC AUUGGCCG CAAA 29 D3 ORF1ab NCR_542 Uagaccac (NSP5) cccaaaaa ugaagggg acuaaaac AAACUACG UCAUCAAG CCAA 30 D7 ORF1ab NCR_546 Uagaccac (NSP5) cccaaaaa ugaagggg acuaaaac CACAGUCA UAAUCUAU GUUA 31 F1 ORF1ab NCR_564 Uagaccac (NSP16) cccaaaaa ugaagggg acuaaaac UCACACUU UUCUAAUA GCAU 32 F6 S NCR_569 Uagaccac cccaaaaa ugaagggg acuaaaac UGUAAGAU UAACACAC UGAC 33 H1 N NCR_588 Uagaccac cccaaaaa ugaagggg acuaaaac UUAAUUGU GUACAAAA ACUG 34 H9 ORF8 NCR_596 Uagaccac cccaaaaa ugaagggg acuaaaac CAGUUGUG AUGAUUCC UAAG

(380) The 3G and 8G crRNA combinations were evaluated using different target RNAs to test the specificities of the crRNA combinations. Thus, viral RNA from Influenza A, Influenza B, human coronavirus NL63, human coronavirus OC43, HIV, or SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA was mixed with aliquots of either the 3G crRNA combination or the 8G crRNA combination. The assays performed using the methods described herein and the fluorescent signals from each assay mixture were detected.

(381) As shown in FIG. 48, use of the 8G combination of crRNAs (SEQ ID NOs: 27-34) improved SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA detection compared to 3G crRNA combination (SEQ ID NOs: 27, 28, 23 or 35). Moreover, the 8G combination of crRNAs was highly specific for SARS-CoV-2. Signals from the Influenza A. Influenza B, human coronaviruses NL63 & OC43, or HIV viral RNA assays were not detectably different from assay mixtures that contained no viral target RNA (e.g., the RNP alone assays) (see FIG. 48).

(382) The limits of detecting SARS-CoV-2 by the 8G combination of crRNA guides was then evaluated by the Limit of Detection method pursuant to FDA guidelines. Assay mixtures were prepared using 100, 50, or 10 copies per ul of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA with incubation for 30 min, 60 min, or 120 min. Twenty (20) replicates were individually compared pursuant to FDA guidelines (see FIG. 49).

(383) FIG. 49A-49C illustrate the limits of detection for the 8G combination of crRNAs (SEQ ID NOs:27-34). As shown in FIG. 49, as few as 10 copies per microliter of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA were detectable when using the 8G combination of crRNA guides, especially when the assay is incubated for longer than 30 minutes.

(384) To further evaluate the methods described herein, assay mixtures containing the 8G combination of crRNA guides (designed to detect wild type SARS-CoV-2 strains) were tested for their ability to detect mutant and variant types of SARS-CoV-2. As shown in FIG. 50, the 8G combination of crRNA guides does detect various SARS-CoV-2 strains, including Wuhan, UK, South Africa, and California variants.

Example 17: Detection of Different SARS-CoV-2 Strains, Mutants and Variants

(385) This Example illustrates that various SARS-CoV-2 strains, mutants and variants can be detected and distinguished using the methods and compositions described herein.

(386) Table 5 provided below shows crRNA guide sequences (SEQ ID NOs: 58-147) for detecting various SARS-CoV-2 strains, mutants and variants. Particularly useful crRNAs identified by **.

(387) Different crRNA guide RNAs were designed to detect wild type SARS-CoV-2 strains (WA1 crRNA) or to detect variant and mutant SARS-CoV-2 strains such as the UK, California (CA), South African (SA), and Brazilian strains. The different crRNA guide RNAs were tested using the methods described herein to ascertain whether they were strain specific and/or if they could distinguish one SARS-CoV-2 type from another.

(388) The WA1 guides (for example, designed to detect wild type (WT), US strains) and variant guides (for example, designed to detect California (CA), UK, etc. strains) were tested against WA1 or variant target RNA, including genomic RNA, in vitro transcribed RNA, synthetic RNA, etc. from the different SARS-CoV-2 RNA strains. The algorithm illustrated in FIG. 51A was determined by measuring the signals from wild type SARS-CoV-2 reactions (using wild type crRNAs) and by measuring the signals from variant SARS-CoV-2 strains (using variant crRNAs described in Table 5) over 2 hours and the signal slopes over time were calculated. Slope ratios were calculated by dividing the slope of a guide RNA+target (i.e. RNP+target RNA) reaction by the slope of guide RNA+no target (i.e. RNP only) reaction. To prepare the graph key shown in FIG. 51B, the slope ratio of a WA1 (WT) strain was divided by slope ratio of Variant strain to determine comparative ratio between WT and variant detection. The Y-axis of the graph key shown in FIG. 51B is a log 2 scale. When the comparative ratio is high (greater than 1), the guide RNAs employed in the assay mixture detect wild type (WA1) strains more efficiently. But when the comparative ratio is low (less than 1), the guide RNAs employed in the assay mixture detect variant strains more efficiently.

(389) TABLE-US-00027 TABLE5 crRNAsforSARS-CoV-2wildtype,mutantsandvariants SARS-CoV-2 Spacer GuideName Type strain Variant Sequence FullcrRNA(withstem) F4** WT WA1/2020 S13I AACACACUG GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA ACUAGAGACUA AAACAACACACUGACUAGAGACUA (SEQIDNO:148) (SEQIDNO:58) JS_cr001_WT_3 WT WA1/2020 69/70 ccagagacau GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA deletion guauagcaug AAAccagagacauguauagcaug (SEQIDNO:149) (SEQIDNO:59) JS_cr002_WT_4 WT WA1/2020 144 uugugguaau GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA deletion aaacacccaa AAACuugugguaauaaacacccaa (SEQIDNO:150) (SEQIDNO:60) JS_cr003_WT_5 WT WA1/2020 N501Y caacaccauU GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA aguggguugg AAACcaacaccauUaguggguugg (SEQIDNO:151) (SEQIDNO:61) JS_cr004_WT_6 WT WA1/2020 D614G aguuaacaC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA ** ccugauaaaga AAACaguuaacaCccugauaaaga (SEQIDNO:152) (SEQIDNO:62) JS_cr005_WT_7 WT WA1/2020 N501Y ccuuuagug GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA gguuggaaacc AAACccuuuaguggguuggaaacc (SEQIDNO:153) (SEQIDNO:63) JS_cr006_WT_8 WT WA1/2020 D614G aagauccuga GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA ** uaaagaacag AAACaagauccugauaaagaacag (SEQIDNO:154) (SEQIDNO:64) JS_cr007_UK_3 B117 UK/B.1.1.7 69/70 GUCCCAGAGA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA deletion UAGCAUGGAA AAACGUCCCAGAGAUAGCAUGGAA (SEQIDNO:155) (SEQIDNO:65) JS_cr008_UK_4 B117 UK/B.1.1.7 144 UUUGUGGUAA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA deletion ACACCCAAAA AAACUUUGUGGUAAACACCCAAAA (SEQIDNO:156) (SEQIDNO:66) JS_cr009_UK_5 B117 UK/B.1.1.7 N501Y CAACACCAUA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA AGUGGGUUGG AAACCAACACCAUAAGUGGGUUGG (SEQIDNO:157) (SEQIDNO:67) JS_cr0010_UK_6 B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G AGUUAACACC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA CUGAUAAAGA AAACAGUUAACACCCUGAUAAAGA (SEQIDNO:158) (SEQIDNO:68) JS_cr0011_UK_7 B117 UK/B.1.1.7 N501Y CCUUAAGUGG GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA GUUGGAAACC AAACCCUUAAGUGGGUUGGAAACC (SEQIDNO:159) (SEQIDNO:69) JS_cr0012_UK_8 B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G AAGACCCUGA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA UAAAGAACAG AAACAAGACCCUGAUAAAGAACAG (SEQIDNO:160) (SEQIDNO:70) JS_cr013_ CA CA/B.1.429 L452R AUUCCGGUAA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA L452R_A clade mutant UUAUAAUUAC AAACauUcCgguaauuauaauuac 20C (SEQIDNO:161) (SEQIDNO:71) JS_cr014_ CA CA/B.1.429 L452R AUCUAUACCG GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA L452R_B clade mutant GUAAUUAUAA AAACAUCUAUACCGGUAAUUAUAA 20C (SEQIDNO:162) (SEQIDNO:72) JS_cr015_ CA CA/B.1.429 L452 AUUCAGGUA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA L452_A clade wt AUUAUAAUUAC AAACauUcAgguaauuauaauuac 20C (SEQIDNO:163) (SEQIDNO:73) JS_cr016_ CA CA/B.1.429 L452 AUCUAUACAG GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA L452_B clade wt GUAAUUAUAA AAACAUCUAUACAGGUAAUUAUAA 20C (SEQIDNO:164) (SEQIDNO:74) JS_T017_ CA CA/B.1.429 L452R aaggUUggUggUaaUUaUaaUUaccUgUaU L452R_Mut clade mutant agaUUgUUUaggaagUcUaa 20C (SEQIDNO:75) JS_T018_ WT WA1/2020 L452 AAGGUUGGUGGUAAUUAUAAUUACC L452R_WT wt UGUAUAGAUUGUUUAGGAAGUCUAA (SEQIDNO:76) JS_T019_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D641G AACCAGGuuGCuGuuCuuuAuCAGGG D614G_mut uGuuAACuGCACAGAAGuCCCuGu (SEQIDNO:77) JS_T020_ WT WA1/2020 D641G aaccagguugcuguucuuuaucaggauguu D614_wt aacugcacagaagucccugu (SEQIDNO:78) JS_T021_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 N501Y ACAAuCAuAuGGuuuCCAACCCAC N501Y_mut uuAuGGuGuuGGuuACCACCAuACA (SEQIDNO:79) JS_T022_ WT WA1/2020 N501Y acaaucauaugguuuccaacccacuaaugg N501_wt uguugguuaccaaccauaca (SEQIDNO:80) JS_T023_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 69/70 uCCAAuGuuACuuGGuuCCAuGCuA 69-70_mut deletion uCuCuGGGACCAAuGGuACuAAGAG (SEQIDNO:81) JS_T024_ WT WA1/2020 69/70 aauguuacuugguuccaugcuauacaugu 69-70_wt deletion cucugggaccaaugguacuaa (SEQIDNO:82) JS_T025_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 ORF1AB- CCCuAAGAGuGAuGGAACuGGuAC I4205V_mut clade I4205V_mut uGuCuAuACAGAACuGGAACCACCuu 20C (SEQIDNO:83) JS_T026_ WT WA1/2020 ORF1AB- cccuaagagugauggaacugguacuaucua I4205_wt I4205_wt uacagaacuggaaccaccuu (SEQIDNO:84) JS_T027_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 ORF_1AB: uuAuACCCAACACuCAAuAuCuC D1183Y_mut clade D1183Y_mut AuAuGAGuuuuCuAGCAAuGuuGCAAA 20C (SEQIDNO:85) JS_T028_ WT WA1/2020 ORF_1AB: uuauacccaacacucaauaucucagauga D1183_wt D1183_wt guuuucuagcaauguugcaaa (SEQIDNO:86) JS_T029_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 S13I AuuACCACAAAAACAACAAAA S13I_mut clade GuuGuAuGGAAAGuGAGuuCAGAGuuuAu 20C (SEQIDNO:87) JS_T030_ WT WA1/2020 S13I auuaccacaaaaacaacaaaaguugg S13_wt auggaaagugaguucagaguuuau (SEQIDNO:88) JS_T031_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 W152C CuuGuuuuAuuGCCACuAGuCu W152C_mut clade CuAuuCAGuGuGuuAAuCuuACAACCAG 20C (SEQIDNO:89) JS_T032_ WT WA1/2020 W152C cuuguuuuauugccacuagucucua W152_wt gucaguguguuaaucuuacaaccag (SEQIDNO:91) JS_cr033_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 ORF1AB- UAcACAGUAC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGG I4205V_mutA clade I4205V_mut CAGUUCCAUC GACUAAAACUAcACAGUACCAGUUCCAUC 20C (SEQIDNO:165) (SEQIDNO:92) JS_cr034_ WT WA1/2020 ORF1AB- uacauaguacc GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGG I4205V_wtA I4205_wt aguuccauc GACUAAAACuacauaguaccaguuccauc (SEQIDNO:166) (SEQIDNO:93) JS_cr035_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 ORF_1AB: UCuUAUGAGA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGG D1183Y_mutA** clade D1183Y_mut UAUUGAGUGU GACUAAAACUCuUAUGAGAUAUUGAGUGU 20C (SEQIDNO:167) (SEQIDNO:94) JS_cr036_ WT WA1/2020 ORF_1AB: ucuucugagau GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGG D1183Y_wtA D1183_wt auugagugu GACUAAAACucuucugagauauugagugu (SEQIDNO:168) (SEQIDNO:95) JS_cr037_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 S13I_mut CCuUACAACU GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGG S13I_mutA clade UUUGUUGUUU GACUAAAACCCuUACAACUUUUGUUGUUU 20C (SEQIDNO:169) (SEQIDNO:96) JS_cr038_ WT WA1/2020 S13_wt ccUuccaacuu GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGG S13_wtA uuguuguuu ACUAAAACccUuccaacuuuuguuguuu (SEQIDNO:170) (SEQIDNO:97) JS_cr039_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 W152C_mut CUCAAUAGAG GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGG W152C_mutA clade ACUAGUGGCA ACUAAAACCUCAAUAGAGACUAGUGGCA 20C (SEQIDNO:171) (SEQIDNO:98) JS_cr040_ WT WA1/2020 W152_wt cuCacuagag GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGG W152_wtA acuaguggca ACUAAAACcuCacuagagacuaguggca (SEQIDNO:172) (SEQIDNO:99) JS_cr041_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 ORF1AB- UGUAUAGACA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC I4205V_mutB clade I4205V_mut GUACCAGUUC UAAAACUGUAUAGACAGUACCAGUUC 20C (SEQIDNO:173) (SEQIDNO:100) JS_cr042_ WT WA1/2020 ORF1AB- uguauagaua GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC I4205V_wtB I4205_wt guaccaguuc UAAAACuguauagauaguaccaguuc (SEQIDNO:174) (SEQIDNO:101) JS_cr043_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 ORF_1AB: AAACUCAUAU GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC D1183Y_mutB** clade D1183Y_mut GAGAUAUUGA UAAAACAAACUCAUAUGAGAUAUUGA 20C (SEQIDNO:175) (SEQIDNO:102) JS_cr044_ WT WA1/2020 ORF_1AB: aaacucauc GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACU D1183Y_wtB D1183_wt ugagauauuga AAAACaaacucaucugagauauuga (SEQIDNO:176) (SEQIDNO:103) JS_cr045_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 S13I_mut CUUUCCAUAC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA S13I_mutB** clade AACUUUUGUU CUAAAACCUUUCCAUACAACUUUUGUU 20C (SEQIDNO:177) (SEQIDNO:104) JS_cr046_ WT WA1/2020 S13_wt cuuuccaucc GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA S13_wtB aacuuuuguu CUAAAACcuuuccauccaacuuuuguu (SEQIDNO:178) (SEQIDNO:105) JS_cr047_ CA UK/B.1.1.7 W152C_mut CACACUGAAU GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC W152C_mutB** clade AGAGACUAGU UAAAACCACACUGAAUAGAGACUAGU 20C (SEQIDNO:179) (SEQIDNO:106) JS_cr048_ WT W152_wt cacacugacua GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC W152_wtB gagacuagu UAAAACcacacugacuagagacuagu (SEQIDNO:180) (SEQIDNO:107) SS_cr1_P1_ WT WA1/2020 K417_wt aucagcaauc GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA K417T_wt** uuuccaguuu CUAAAACaucagcaaucuuuccaguuu (SEQIDNO:181) (SEQIDNO:108) SS_cr2_P1_ P1 Brazil/P.1 K417T_mt AuCAGCAAu GACACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA K417T_mt CGuuCCAGuuu CUAAAACAuCAGCAAuCGuuCCAGuuu (SEQIDNO:182) (SEQIDNO:109) SS_cr3_P1_ WT WA1/2020 K417_wt aaucuuuccag GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA K417T_wt** uuugcccug CUAAAACaaucuuuccaguuugcccug (SEQIDNO:183) (SEQIDNO:110) SS_cr4_P1_ P1 Brazil/P.1 K417T_mt AACCGuuCC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA K417T_mt AGuuuGCCCuG CUAAAACAACCGuuCCCAGuuuGCCCuG (SEQIDNO:184) (SEQIDNO:111) SS_cr5_P1_ WT WA1/2020 E484_wt uaaaaccuuca GACCACCCCAAAAUGAAGGGGAC E484K_wt** acaccauua UAAAACuaaaaccuucaacaccauua (SEQIDNO:185) (SEQIDNO:112) SS_cr6_P1_ P1 Brazil/P.1 E484K_mt uAAAACCu GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC E484K_mt** uuAACACCAuuA UAAAACuAAAACCuuuAACACCAuuA (SEQIDNO:186) (SEQIDNO:113) SS_cr7_P1_ WT WA1/2020 E484_wt ccuucaacacc GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC E484K_wt** auuacaagg UAAAACccuucaacaccauuacaagg (SEQIDNO:187) (SEQIDNO:114) SS_cr8_P1_ P1 Brazil/P.1 E484K_mt CCAuuAACA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC E484K_mt** CCAuuACAAGG UAAAACCCAuuAACACCAuuACAAGG (SEQIDNO:188) (SEQIDNO:115) SS_cr9_P1_ WT WA1/2020 N501_wt accaacacc GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC N501Y_wt** auuaguggguu UAAAACaccaacaccauuaguggguu (SEQIDNO:189) (SEQIDNO:116) SS_cr10_P1_ P1 Brazil/P.1 N501Y_mt ACCAACACC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC N501Y_mt** AuAAGuGGGuu UAAAACACCAACACCAuAAGuGGGuu (SEQIDNO:190) (SEQIDNO:117) SS_cr11_P1_ WT WA1/2020 N501_wt ccauuagug GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC N501Y_wt gguuggaaacc UAAAACccauuaguggguuggaaacc (SEQIDNO:191) (SEQIDNO:118) SS_cr12_P1_ P1 Brazil/P.1 N501Y_mt CCGuAAGuG GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC N501Y_mt GGuGGAAACC UAAAACCCGuAAGuGGGuuGGAAACC (SEQIDNO:192) (SEQIDNO:119) SS_cr13_P1_ WT WA1/2020 D614_wt aguuaacau GACCACCCCAAAAUGAAGGGGAC D614G_wt ccugauaaaga UAAAACaguuaacauccugauaaaga (SEQIDNO:193) (SEQIDNO:120) SS_cr14_P1_ P1 Brazil/P.1 D614G_mt AGuuAACAC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC D614G_mt CCuGAuAAAGA UAAAACAGuuAACACCCuGAuAAAGA (SEQIDNO:194) (SEQIDNO:121) SS_cr15_P1_ WT WA1/2020 D614_wt aacauccugau GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC D614G_wt aaagaacag UAAAACaacauccugauaaagaacag (SEQIDNO:195) (SEQIDNO:122) SS_cr16_P1_ P1 Brazil/P.1 D614G_mt AAGACCCuG GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGAC D614G_wt AuAAAGAACAG UAAAACAAGACCCuGAuAAAGAACAG (SEQIDNO:196) (SEQIDNO:123) JS_cr049_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G_mt uaacaCccu GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA D614G_p6 gauaaagaaca AAACuaacaCccugauaaagaaca (SEQIDNO:197) (SEQIDNO:124) JS_cr050_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G_mt uaacaCGcug GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA D614G_p6s7 auaaagaaca AAACuaacaCGcugauaaagaaca (SEQIDNO:198) (SEQIDNO:125) JS_cr051_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G_mt ucugugcagu GACCACCCCAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA D614G_p16 uaacaCccug AAACucugugcaguuaacaCccug (SEQIDNO:199) (SEQIDNO:126) JS_cr052_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G_mt ugugcaguua GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA D614G_p14 acaCccugau AAACugugcaguuaacaCccugau (SEQIDNO:200) (SEQIDNO:127) JS_cr053_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G_mt UUCUGUGCA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA D614G_p17 GUUAACAcCCU AAACUUCUGUGCAGUUAACAcCCU (SEQIDNO:201) (SEQIDNO:128) JScr054_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G_mt UUCUGUGCA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA D614G_s16p17 GUUAACucCCU AAACUUCUGUGCAGUUAACucCCU (SEQIDNO:202) (SEQIDNO:129) JScr055_ B117 UK/B.1.1.7 D614G_mt UUCUGUGCA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGGACUA D614G_s15p17 GUUAAgAcCCU AAACUUCUGUGCAGUUAAgAcCCU (SEQIDNO:203) (SEQIDNO:130) JS_cr056_ CA CA/B.1.429 S13I_wt aacacacugU GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA S13I_s10p11** clade Cuagagacua AAACaacacacugUCuagagacua 20C (SEQIDNO:204) (SEQIDNO:131) JS_cr057_ CA CA/B.1.429 S13I_wt aacacacuCaC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACUA S13I_s9p11** clade uagagacua AAACaacacacuCaCuagagacua 20C (SEQIDNO:205) (SEQIDNO:132) JS_cr058_ CA CA/B.1.429 S13I_wt aacacacuga GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACU S13I_p11s14 clade CuaCagacua AAAACaacacacugaCuaCagacua 20C (SEQIDNO:206) (SEQIDNO:133) SS_cr13_242- WA1 WA1/2020 L242,A243, cuauguaaag GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGG 244Del_wt L244 caaguaaagu ACUAAAACcuauguaaagcaaguaaagu Deletion (SEQIDNO:207) (SEQIDNO:134) SS_cr14_ South SA/B.1.351 L242,A243, AAAuAACuu GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGACU B1153_242- Africa L244 CuAuGuAAAGu AAAACAAAuAACuuCuAuGuAAAGu 222Del_mt (B1153) Deletion (SEQIDNO:208) (SEQIDNO:135) SS_cr15_ South SA/B.1.351 K417N AuCAGCAA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA B1153_K417N_mt Africa uAuuuCCAGuuu CUAAAACAuCAGCAAuAuuuCCAGuuu (B1153) (SEQIDNO:209) (SEQIDNO:136) SS_cr16_ South SA/B.1.351 K417N CAuuAuuuC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA B1153_K417N_mt Africa CAGuuuGCCCu CUAAAACCAuuAuuuCCAGuuuGCCCu (B1153) (SEQIDNO:210) (SEQIDNO:137) SS_cr17_ WA1 WA1/2020 A701V ugaauuuuc GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA A701V_wt ugcaccaagug CUAAAACugaauuuucugcaccaagug (SEQIDNO:211) (SEQIDNO:138) SS_cr18_ South SA/B.1.351 A701V uGAAuuuuGu GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA B1153_A701V_mt Africa ACACCAAGuG CUAAACuGAAuuuuGuACACCAAGuG (B1153) (SEQIDNO:212) (SEQIDNO:139) SS_cr19_ WA1 WA1/2020 A701V uucugcacca GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA A701V_wt agugacauag CUAAAACuucugcaccaagugacauag (SEQIDNO:213) (SEQIDNO:140) SS_cr20_ South SA/B.1.351 A701V uuGuACACCA GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA B1153_A701V_m Africa AGuGACAuAG CUAAAACuuGuACACCAAGuGACAuAG (B1153) (SEQIDNO:217) (SEQIDNO:141) SS_cr21_ WA1 WA1/2020 D80A acaggguua GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA D80A_wt ucaaaccucuu CUAAAACacaggguuaucaaaccucuu (SEQIDNO:215) (SEQIDNO:142) SS_cr22_ South SA/B.1.351 D80A ACAGGGuu GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA B1153_D80A_mt Africa AGCuAACCuCuu CUAAAACACAGGGuuAGCuAACCuCuu (B1153) (SEQIDNO:216) (SEQIDNO:143) SS_cr23_ South SA/B.1.351 D80A ACAGGGuu GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA B1153_D80A_mt Africa AGCAAACCuCuu CUAAAACACAGGGuuAGCAAACCuCuu (B1153) (SEQIDNO:217) (SEQIDNO:144) SS_cr24_ WA1 WA1/2020 D251G gagggagau GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA D215G_wt cacgcacuaaa CUAAAACgagggagaucacgcacuaaa (SEQIDNO:218) (SEQIDNO:145) SS_cr25_ South SA/B.1.351 D251G GAGGGAGACC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA B1153_D215G_mt Africa ACGCACuAAA CUAAAACGAGGGAGACCACGCACuAAA (B1153) (SEQIDNO:219) (SEQIDNO:146) SS_cr26_ South SA/B.1.351 D251G GAGGGAGACC GACCACCCCAAAAAUGAAGGGGA B1153_D215G_mt Africa uCGCACuAAA CUAAAACGAGGGAGACCuCGCACuAAA (B1153) (SEQIDNO:220) (SEQIDNO:147)

(390) To further evaluate the crRNAs, assay mixtures were prepared containing some of the crRNAs described in Table 5 that can detect either wild type SARS-CoV-2 strains or mutant/variant SARS-CoV-2 strains.

(391) As shown in FIG. 52A-52B, the WA1 crRNAs designed to detect wild type SARS-CoV-2 strains and the crRNAs designed to detect Brazil P.1 (BZ (P.1)) variant SARS-CoV-2 strains were able to distinguish wild type and variant K417T, E484K, and N501Y mutations in Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 strains (FIG. 52A) when tested using synthetic RNA as target. The crRNAs also efficiently detected the E484K mutation when tested against full length viral RNA (FIG. 52B). Hence, use of WA1 crRNAs can identify that a SARS-CoV-2 is present and use of the guide RNAs that target specific mutations can identify which variant SARS-CoV-2 strain is responsible for the infection and even which type(s) of SARS-CoV-2 mutations are present.

(392) FIG. 53A-53B show that guide crRNAs specifically designed to detect mutant SARS-CoV-2 strains could distinguish mutant California (CA B.1.429) strains from their wild type parental strains. The crRNAs were designed by the Sherlock method (FIG. 53A) or Central Seed (CS, FIG. 53B) method. The data shown identifies JS_cr034 crRNA is a WA1 specific guide RNA while the JS_cr037, JS_cr043, JS_cr045, JS_cr047 guides are CA specific guide RNAs. The SARS-CoV-2 wild type and mutation positions detected by the crRNAs are shown below the graphs. An especially promising guide for detecting a ORF1AB:I4205_wt mutation in a wild strain was identified as being the JS_cr034_I4205V_wtA crRNA guide. Especially promising guides for detecting the Spike S131_mut mutation found in CA clade 20C were identified as being the JS_cr037_S13I_mutA crRNA and the JS_cr045_S131_mutB crRNA. A promising guide for detecting ORF1AB:D1183Y_mut mutation found in CA clade 20C was identified as being the JS_cr043_D1183Y_mutB crRNA. A promising guide for detecting Spike:W152C_mut mutation found in CA clade 20C was identified as being the JS_cr047_W152C_mutB crRNA.

(393) FIG. 54A-54B illustrates detection of 20C CA/B.1.429 mutant and wild type SARS-CoV-2 of the California (CA) clade using various crRNAs designed to detect such SARS-CoV-2 strains. The graph key shown in FIG. 54A shows a comparative ratio between wild type and variant California (CA) SARS-CoV-2 strains on the Y-axis using a log 2 scale. When the comparative ratio is high (greater than 1), the guide RNAs employed in the assay mixture detects wild type (e.g., WA1) strains more efficiently. But when the comparative ratio is low (less than 1), the guide RNAs employed in the assay mixture detect variant strains (e.g., CA variant strains) more efficiently. This experiment demonstrates that JScr56, JScr57, JScr58, JScr46 guides are specific for WA1 (wt) and JScr37, JScr45 are guides specific for the CA strain (FIG. 54B)

(394) FIG. 55 illustrates a specific mutation (D614G) in wild type SARS-CoV-2 (WA1 with the D614 amino acid in the Spike protein) and variant SARS-CoV-2 (UK and several others with the G614 amino acid in the Spike protein) using some of the crRNAs described in Table 5. As illustrated, various crRNAs can detect strains with the spike D614G amino acid mutation caused by an A-to-G nucleotide mutation at position 23,403 in the Wuhan reference strain. The original isolate had D614 and over time G614 has taken over the population and is basically now the wild type sequence.

(395) To obtain the data in FIG. 55, several crRNA were tested against SARS-CoV-2 with mutations of interest in newly circulating strains. FIG. 55 demonstrates which guide RNAs are good at differentiating between D614 vs. G614 mutations (using JScr4 vs. JScr12, respectively).

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(397) All publications, patent applications, patents and other references mentioned herein are expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety, to the same extent as if each were incorporated by reference individually. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

(398) The following statements provide a summary of some aspects of the inventive nucleic acids and methods described herein.

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(400) 1. A method for diagnosing the presence or absence of a SARS-CoV-2 infection comprising: (a) incubating a sample suspected of containing RNA with a Cas13 protein, at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), and a reporter RNA for a period of time sufficient to form at least one RNA cleavage product: and (b) detecting any level of RNA cleavage product with a detector. 2. The method of statement 1, wherein the sample suspected of containing RNA is a lysed biological sample. 3. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein the sample suspected of containing RNA is RNA extracted from a lysed biological sample. 4. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein Cas13 protein and at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) are pre-incubated to from a ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex, and the sample suspected of containing RNA is added to the ribonucleoprotein complex. 5. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein cleavage of the reporter RNA produces a light signal (e.g., fluorescence or a detectable dye), an electronic signal, an electrochemical signal, an electrostatic signal, a steric signal, a van der Waals interaction signal, a hydration signal, a Resonant frequency shift signal, or a combination thereof. 6. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein the reporter RNA is attached to a solid surface. 7. The method of any of statements 1-5, wherein the reporter RNA is not attached to a solid surface (e.g., not covalently bond to a solid surface). 8. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein the reporter RNA reporter comprises at least one fluorophore and at least one fluorescence quencher. 9. The method of any of statement 8, wherein the at least one fluorophore is ALEXA FLUOR430, STAR 520, BRILLIANT VIOLET510, BRILLIANT VIOLET605, BRILLIANT VIOLET610, or a combination thereof. 10. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein RNA in the sample suspected of containing RNA and/or the SARS-CoV-2 RNA cleavage product are not amplified. 11. The method of any of statements 1-9, wherein the RNA in the sample suspected of containing RNA and/or the SARS-CoV-2 RNA cleavage product is amplified using an RNA-Dependent RNA polymerase, a Q replicase, a SARS-CoV2 polymerase, or a combination thereof. 12. The method of any of the preceding statements, performed in an array comprising wells wherein each well comprises a Cas13 protein and at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA) prior to incubating the sample suspected of containing RNA. 13. The method of any of the preceding statements, performed in a droplet assay. 14. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein the sample suspected of containing RNA is saliva, sputum, mucus, nasopharyngeal materials, blood, serum, plasma, urine, aspirate, biopsy tissue, or a combination thereof. 15. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein the detector comprises a light detector, a fluorescence detector, a color filter, an electronic detector, an electrochemical signal detector, an electrostatic signal detector, a steric signal detector, a van der Waals interaction signal detector, a hydration signal detector, a Resonant frequency shift signal detector, or a combination 16. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the detector is a fluorescence detector. 17. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the detector is a short quenched-fluorescent RNA detector, or Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) detector. 18. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the detector is a mobile device. 19. The method of any of the preceding statements, further comprising reporting the presence or absence of SARS-CoV-2 in the sample to a subject who provided the sample suspected of containing RNA, to one or more medical personnel, to one or more government authorities, to a database, or to a combination thereof. 20. The method of any of the preceding statements, further comprising reporting a location of the subject who provided the sample suspected of containing RNA to one or more medical personnel, to one or more government authorities, to a database, or to a combination thereof. 21. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein at least one of the crRNA comprises a segment complementary to a SARS-CoV-2 RNA. 22. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein at least one of the crRNA comprises a segment that is not complementary to a SARS-CoV-2 RNA. 23. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein at least one of the crRNA comprises a segment complementary to a SARS-CoV-2 RNA and a spacer sequence. 24. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the at least one crRNA comprises any one of SEQ ID NO: 1-35. 25. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the at least one crRNA is or has a segment with a sequence corresponding to any of SEQ ID NO: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 14, 23, or a combination thereof. 26. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the at least one crRNA is or has a segment with sequence corresponding to any of SEQ ID NO:27-34. 27. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the at least one crRNA has a segment comprising a sequence corresponding to any of crRNA sequences in Table 5 (SEQ ID NOs:58-147). 28. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the sample is incubated with 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more crRNAs. 29. The method of any one of the preceding statements, further comprising depleting a portion of the sample prior to detecting step. 30. The method of statement 29, wherein the portion of the sample is a nucleic acid or protein. 31. The method of any one of the preceding statements, further comprising removing RNase from the sample. 32. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the sample suspected of containing RNA with a Cas13 protein comprises an RNase inhibitor (e.g., added after collection). 33. The method of any one of the preceding statements, wherein the Cas13 protein and/or crRNA is lyophilized prior to incubation with the sample. 34. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein the Cas 13 protein is a Cas13a or Cas13b protein. 35. The method of any of the preceding statements further comprising quantifying SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentration in the sample suspected of containing RNA. 36. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein the SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentration or amount is determined using a standard curve of RNA reporter signals relative to known SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations or amounts. 37. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein the SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentration or amount is determined using a ratio signal slope detected over a control signal slope. 38. The method of any of the preceding statements, wherein detectable SARS-CoV-2 is at least 2 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, at least 5 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 10 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 20 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 30 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 40 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 50 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample. 39. The method any of the preceding statements, wherein detectable SARS-CoV-2 is at least 2 copies SARS-CoV-2/ml sample, at least 5 copies SARS-CoV-2/ml sample, or at least 10 copies SARS-CoV-2/ml sample, or at least 20 copies SARS-CoV-2/ml sample, or at least 30 copies SARS-CoV-2/ml sample, or at least 40 copies SARS-CoV-2/ml sample, or at least 50 copies SARS-CoV-2/ml sample. 40. The method of any of the preceding statements, which has attomolar and zeptomolar sensitivity. 41. The method of any of the preceding statements, further comprising treating a patient with a sample that has detectable SARS-CoV-2 RNA. 42. A method comprising treating a subject with detectable SARS-CoV-2 detected by the method of any of statements 1-41. 43. The method of statement 42, comprising: (a) incubating a reaction mixture comprising an RNA sample from the patient with a Cas13 protein, at least one CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), and at least one RNA reporter for a period of time sufficient to form at least one RNA cleavage product; (b) detecting a level of any RNA cleavage product(s) that are in the mixture with a detector; and (c) treating a subject having detectable SARS-CoV-2 in the sample with a SARS-CoV-2 therapy. 44. The method of statement 43, wherein detectable SARS-CoV-2 is at least 2 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, at least 5 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 10 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 20 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 30 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 40 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample, or at least 50 copies SARS-CoV-2/l sample. 45. The method of statement 43, wherein detectable SARS-COV-2 is at least 2 copies SARS-COV-2/ml sample, at least 5 copies SARS-COV-2/ml sample, or at least 10 copies SARS-COV-2/ml sample, or at least 20 copies SARS-COV-2/ml sample, or at least 30 copies SARS-COV-2/ml sample, or at least 40 copies SARS-COV-2/ml sample, or at least 50 copies SARS-COV-2/ml sample. 46. The method of any of statements 43-45, wherein treating comprises administering to the subject one or more antiviral agent, antiretroviral therapy (ART), anti-viral antibody therapy, breathing support, steroids to reduce inflammation, steroids to reduce lung swelling, blood plasma transfusions, or a combination thereof. 47. The method of any of statements 43-46, wherein the reaction mixture comprises at least two, or at least three, or at least four, or at least five, or at least six, or at least seven, or at least eight CRISPR guide RNAs (crRNAs). 48. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein the lysis buffer is or comprises PBS+1% Tween-20 with heating at 85 C. or above for 5 minutes. 49. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein the buffer is at a pH of about 7.2 (or a range from a pH of about 6.0 to 8.0). 50. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein two guides targeting the N gene (crRNA_2 and crRNA_4) and one guide targeting the E gene (crRNA_21) complexed together (for use in detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus). 51. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein the guide length is about 30 nucleotide (nt) and 32 nt stem lengths (total 50 or 52 nt). 52. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein background signal is reduced with size-based separation of cleaved and uncleaved probe. 53. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein an increase in reaction signal is achieved with bead-based concentration of the cleaved probe. 54. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein an increase in reaction signal is achieved with a droplet-based concentration of reaction signal in small volumes using polydisperse droplets. 55. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein the detection of SARS-VoV-2 is guide-specific. 56. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein assay is performed with a single guide. 57. The method of any one of the preceding method statements, wherein the assay is performed with multiple guides/a combination of guides. 58. A kit comprising a package containing at least one Cas13 protein, at least one SARS-CoV-2-specific CRISPR guide RNA (crRNA), at least one reporter RNA, and instructions for detecting and/or quantifying SARS-CoV-2 RNA in a sample (e.g., pursuant to the method of any of statements 1-35), where each of the CRISPR guide RNA(s) can have a sequence with at least 70% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NO: 1-35 (e.g., any of SEQ ID NO:1-15, 23, or 35) or at least 70% sequence identity to any one of the crRNA sequences shown in Table 5 (SEQ ID NOs: 58-147). 59. The kit of statement 58, wherein upon the reporter RNA comprises a fluorophore, a fluorescence quencher, a detectable dye, electrochemical moiety, a charged moiety, a sterically hindered moiety, sterically hindered configuration, or a combination thereof. 60. The kit of any of statements 58-59, wherein upon cleavage the reporter RNA produces a light signal (e.g., fluorescence or a detectable dye), an electronic signal, an electrochemical signal, an electrostatic signal, a steric signal, a van der Waals interaction signal, a hydration signal, a Resonant frequency shift signal, or a combination thereof. 61. The kit of any of statements 58-60, wherein the reporter RNA is at least one, at least two, or at least three short quenched-fluorescent RNA reporter. 62. The kit of any of statements 59-61, wherein the at least one fluorophore is ALEXA FLUOR430, STAR 520, BRILLIANT VIOLET510, BRILLIANT VIOLET605, BRILLIANT VIOLET610, or a combination thereof. 63. The kit of any of statements 58-62, further comprising nuclease-free water, RNase, a buffer to regulate the pH of a solution, reaction vessel(s), one or more implements for collection of a sample from a patient. 64. The kit of any of statements 58-63, further comprising a therapeutic agent for treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection. 65. The kit of any of statements 58-64, further comprising components for collecting the sample. 66. The kit of any of statements 58-65, further comprising components or instructions for reporting SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the sample. 67. The kit of any of statements 58-66, further comprising hardware for detecting fluorescence. 68. The kit of statement 67, wherein the hardware comprises a mobile device, a reaction chamber, an excitation source, an excitation filter, or a combination thereof. 69. The kit of any of statements 58-68, further comprising software for evaluating fluorescence signals, software for reporting SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the sample, or a combination thereof. 70. A composition comprising one or more CRISPR guide RNA(s) comprising a sequence comprising at least 70% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NO: 1-35 or a sequence comprising at least 70% sequence identity to any one of the crRNA sequences shown in Table 5 (SEQ ID NOs: 58-147). 71. The composition of statement 70, further comprising at least one Cas13a or Cas13b protein. 72. The composition of statement 70 or 71, further comprising at least one reporter RNA. 73. The composition of any one of statements 70-72, formulated so the one or more CRISPR guide RNA(s) form a complex with at least one Cas13a or Cas13b protein. 74. The composition of any one of statements 70-73, wherein the one or more CRISPR guide RNA(s) are complementary to a segment of a wild type SARS-CoV-2 RNA, a variant SARS-CoV-2 RNA, or a mutant SARS-CoV-2 RNA. 75. A system for detecting and/or quantifying SARS-CoV-2 RNA in a sample, the system comprising: a signal generating system to excite the sample using a light signal of a first frequency; a camera system to detect fluorescence in the sample; and processing circuitry to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the sample based on the fluorescence. 76. The system of statement 75, wherein the camera system is included within a mobile device (in one embodiment the mobile device is a phone; in one embodiment, the phone has a camera in another embodiment, a microscope is used with the camera). 77. The system of any of statements 75 or 76, further comprising a communication interface and wherein the processing circuitry is configured to provide an indication, over the communication interface, of whether SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in the sample. 78. The system of any of statements 75-77, wherein the camera system includes a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor. 79. The system of statement 78, wherein the sensor includes at least one-color filter. 80. The system of statement 78, wherein the color filter is positioned over alternating pixels in a pattern. 81. A system for detecting for detecting and/or quantifying SARS-CoV-2 RNA in a sample, the system comprising: a cantilever sensor assembly including a reference cantilever and a sensor cantilever; circuitry coupled to the cantilever sensor assembly and configured to detect a shift of resonant frequency of the sensor cantilever, the shift generated by binding of a molecule to the sensor cantilever. 82. The system of statement 81, wherein binding of the molecule changes stiffness of the sensor cantilever. 83. The system of statement 82, wherein the sensor cantilever comprises diamond. 84. The system of any of statements 81-83, further comprising a communication interface and wherein the processing circuitry is configured to provide an indication, over the communication interface, of whether SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in the sample. 85. The system of any of statements 81-84, wherein the circuitry comprises interferometry equipment.

(401) It is to be understood that while the invention has been described in conjunction with the above embodiments, that the foregoing description and examples are intended to illustrate and not limit the scope of the invention. Other aspects, advantages and modifications within the scope of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains.

(402) Under no circumstances may the patent be interpreted to be limited to the specific examples or embodiments or methods specifically disclosed herein. Under no circumstances may the patent be interpreted to be limited by any statement made by any Examiner or any other official or employee of the Patent and Trademark Office unless such statement is specifically and without qualification or reservation expressly adopted in a responsive writing by Applicants.

(403) In addition, where the features or aspects of the invention are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup members of the Markush group.