DzymeTech (now ANDalyze, Inc.) is developing catalytic DNA biosensor technologies for detection of heavy metals and a variety of other chemicals. The company has developed a methodology for detecting and quantifying chemical levels based on the recent discovery of the catalytic properties of DNA, coupled with established nanoparticle reporter technologies. This technology is a universal platform that offers simple, fast, inexpensive and reliable detection of trace metals and other target chemicals. The first product will be a lead testing kit that fulfills a significant niche market, detection of toxic lead in water
