Meridian Launches Two New Air-Dryable qPCR Mixes Enabling Direct Detection of DNA or RNA from Saliva Samples
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH, USA) has launched its new Air-Dryable Direct DNA qPCR Saliva and Air-Dryable Direct RNA/DNA qPCR Saliva Mixes, which are designed for incorporation in room-temperature stable molecular assays, directly targeting nucleic acid sequence from saliva and sputum. More...08 Sep 2021
Global COVID-19 Saliva-Based Screening Market to Continue Growing Due to Ease of Use and Shorter Test-to-Result
The global COVID-19 saliva-based screening market was valued at over USD 1.7 billion in 2020 and is gaining traction, as it is patient-friendly, easy to use, and has a shorter test-to-result timeline. More...07 Sep 2021
New Microchip-Based Diagnostic System Rapidly Measures Amount of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Blood
Researchers have developed a diagnostic system that can rapidly and sensitively measure the amount of antibodies in the blood that can protect us from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. More...03 Sep 2021
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