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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a revolutionary laboratory technique that enables the replication of a specific DNA sequence. Using PCR, millions of copies of a target DNA can be easily synthesized within a short period of time.

Hamilton and Rhinostics Reinvent Rapid Swab-Based Sample Workflows from Collection to Processing

Hamilton Company and Rhinostics are combining their respective strengths to improve the speed and quality of nasal and nasopharyngeal sample workflows.

From Hamilton Process Analytics 28 Sep 2021

COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk and duration of SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a study conducted at the European Institute of Oncology, scientists have found that the risk and duration of SARS-CoV-2 infection reduced significantly after COVID-19 vaccination.

28 Sep 2021

Monoclonal antibodies may reduce hospital stay, but not mortality in COVID-19

A new study explores the real-world efficacy of monoclonal antibodies against COVID-19 in averting severe disease.

27 Sep 2021

Chronic COVID-19 and divergent variants of SARS-CoV-2

A new study discusses the isolation of two variants of concern (VOCs) from an immunocompromised COVID-19 patient.

27 Sep 2021

Researchers develop new method for rapidly detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA

DTU-researchers develop a novel method for rapidly detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA that may also be designed to detect other diseases.

27 Sep 2021

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections 18-fold lower than rate of infections among unvaccinated

In a recent study, researchers conducted a pilot study to assess the prevalence and features of VBTs through the use of sequencing and case data.

26 Sep 2021

Further evidence of safety and efficacy of mRNA-1273 vaccine in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent study supports the efficacy of the mRNA-1273 vaccine in preventing COVID-19 illness and disease severity.

24 Sep 2021

Mathematical constructions of SARS-CoV-2 action could help fine-tune prevention and treatment

Mathematical constructions of the action of SARS-CoV-2 and its multiple spikes, which enable its success at infecting cells, can give vaccine developers and pharmaceutical companies alike a more precise picture of what the virus is doing inside us and help fine tune prevention and treatment, mathematical modelers say.

23 Sep 2021

Wild animals could contribute to fecal contamination in Montana backcountry lake area, study finds

Is increased human visitation to backcountry areas impacting water quality? Investigators analyzed water samples from a suite of backcountry lake outlets in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area of Montana for fecal contamination.

23 Sep 2021

SARS-CoV-2 delta variant has higher viral RNA levels and increased infectivity, suggests study

The study found that the delta and epsilon variants exhibited significantly higher infectivity than alpha, with delta containing approximately six times as much infectious virus for the same amount of RNA.

22 Sep 2021

Three US COVID-19 vaccines provide substantial protection against hospitalization

A new study reports that a head-to-head comparison of the efficacy of the three vaccines used in the USA indicates substantial protection against hospitalization with COVID-19 following vaccination with any of these vaccines.

21 Sep 2021

Novel spike NTD mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant associated with increased viral loads and immune evasion

Researchers from the University of Southern California investigated mutations in the N-terminal and RBD domains of the spike protein.

20 Sep 2021

Analysis of 2021 Ebola outbreak reveals long-term dormant infections

Guinea recently experienced its second outbreak of the Ebola virus disease within the last decade.

19 Sep 2021

Combining antibody markers to improve serosurveillance for SARS-CoV-2

The current study found that combining N antibodies with nucleocapsid-specific IgG facilitates a better classification of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

19 Sep 2021

A variant analysis approach for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples

A recent study proposes a simple and specific method for the enhanced detection of the SARS-CoV-2 VOCs in wastewater samples.

19 Sep 2021

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences debuts the future of simplified PCR cleanup and plasmid prep with the EMnetik system

Creating the industry’s first powerful workflow innovation in more than 30 years for plasmid prep and polymerase chain reaction cleanup, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launches the EMnetik System to semi-automate workflows while drastically reducing the amount of time required to achieve a PCR cleanup.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 16 Sep 2021

Phase I trial investigates using antiparasitic nitazoxanide for treatment of COVID-19

In a recent study, researchers investigate the possibility of using the thiazolide antiparasitic nitazoxanide for the treatment of COVID-19.

15 Sep 2021

Study reveals role of globalization and zoonosis in the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study aimed to use their own classification of different SARS-CoV-2 lineages that would help monitor their genetic features and geographical origins.

14 Sep 2021

Prior symptomatic COVID-19 enhances mRNA vaccine response

A new paper describes the antibody responses in people who have already been infected with SARS-CoV-2 and are vaccinated as compared to the naïve.

14 Sep 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infections surged in England this summer, despite high vaccine uptake

Researchers in the UK have warned that England experienced a rapid exponential increase this summer in the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – despite high rates of vaccination uptake.

14 Sep 2021

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Hamilton and Rhinostics Reinvent Rapid Swab-Based Sample Workflows from Collection to Processing

COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk and duration of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Monoclonal antibodies may reduce hospital stay, but not mortality in COVID-19

Chronic COVID-19 and divergent variants of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers develop new method for rapidly detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections 18-fold lower than rate of infections among unvaccinated

Further evidence of safety and efficacy of mRNA-1273 vaccine in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 infection

Mathematical constructions of SARS-CoV-2 action could help fine-tune prevention and treatment

Wild animals could contribute to fecal contamination in Montana backcountry lake area, study finds

SARS-CoV-2 delta variant has higher viral RNA levels and increased infectivity, suggests study

Three US COVID-19 vaccines provide substantial protection against hospitalization

Novel spike NTD mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant associated with increased viral loads and immune evasion

Analysis of 2021 Ebola outbreak reveals long-term dormant infections

Combining antibody markers to improve serosurveillance for SARS-CoV-2

A variant analysis approach for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences debuts the future of simplified PCR cleanup and plasmid prep with the EMnetik system

Phase I trial investigates using antiparasitic nitazoxanide for treatment of COVID-19

Study reveals role of globalization and zoonosis in the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Prior symptomatic COVID-19 enhances mRNA vaccine response

SARS-CoV-2 infections surged in England this summer, despite high vaccine uptake

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