New Cell-Free Test Rapidly Detects COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibodies
Scientists have developed a new way to quantify whether an individual has neutralizing antibodies that could prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus from infecting cells using a method that is more broadly applicable than those currently available. More...26 Oct 2020
Future COVID-19 Tests Could Be Based on Biomarkers and Molecular Profiles of Individuals
A new study has shown how variations in SARS-CoV-2 host gene expression can be linked to variations in COVID-19 susceptibility and symptom severity. This could pave the way for better medical tests based on biomarkers and molecular profiles of individuals, to accommodate these variations in monitoring virus transmission and disease pathology, which helps guide mitigation and treatment options. More...23 Oct 2020
New COVID-19 Mass Screening Method Could Be 20 Times Cheaper Than Individual Testing
Using a new mathematical approach to screen large groups for COVID-19 could be around 20 times cheaper than individual testing, suggests a study by researchers at The University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, UK). More...22 Oct 2020
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