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Sep 16, 2020

Genome Biology Reports on Aedes albopictus Genome, Ebola Virus Outcomes, Glioblastoma

In Genome Biology this week: improved reference genome for the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus, links between Ebola variants and outcomes, and more.

Sep 11, 2020

Ultra-Cheap, Sensitive DNA Nanoswitch Tech Developed for SARS-CoV-2 Detection

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The method uses standard lab equipment and the nanoswitches can be easily reconfigured and made in large batches at a cost of about $0.01 per reaction.

Aug 04, 2020

PNAS Papers on Zika Mutation, Inherited Hearing Loss, Bird Sources of Epidemic Influenza Segments

In PNAS this week: Zika virus mutation linked to increased transmission, variants associated with inherited hearing loss, and more.

Jul 28, 2020

Startup CRISPR Firm Caspr Biotech Developing COVID Dx Using New Extremophile Bacteria Nuclease

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Caspr's assay can be transported at room temperature and performed without complex external equipment, making it ideal for low-resource environments.

Jul 07, 2020

Same Old Error

The Washington Post reports that the CDC's SARS-CoV-2 test issues reflect earlier ones it had with Zika virus testing.

May 07, 2020

Grifols ART System Nabs FDA Approval

The system is approved for use with the Procleix Ultrio Elite Assay, the Procleix WNV Assay, Procleix Zika Virus Assay, and the Procelix Babesia Assay.

Apr 29, 2020

Broad Institute Researchers Develop Viral Detection Platform Based on Microfluidics, CRISPR Tech

The platform can detect a single virus in more than 1,000 samples at a time or more than 160 viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, in a small number of samples.

Jan 23, 2020

Ontera Developing Single-Pore Sensor for Sepsis, TB, and Zika Diagnostic Testing

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The company has developed a proof-of-concept single-pore sensor that it anticipates integrating into a prototype testing platform this year.  

Dec 16, 2019

Roche Applies CE Mark to Zika Screening Test

The Cobas Zika test is for use on Roche's Cobas 6800/8800 systems to screen blood donations and detects Zika virus RNA in samples of human plasma.  

Dec 13, 2019

Science Studies Describe Role for Microbiome-Derived Immunity, Platform to Develop Flavivirus Vaccines

In Science this week: researchers use CRISPR tool to find gut microbiome molecules involved in immunity, and more.

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The Scan

This Time, Novavax

Novavax has begun a phase III trial of its SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, according to the New York Times.

Shortened Visas for Some Students

Vox reports that the Trump Administration may limit student visas for individuals from some countries to two years.

New York's Own Review

The governor of New York says the state will conduct its own review of any SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, NPR reports.

Science Papers Examine Y Chromosomes of Archaic Humans, Schistosomiasis Therapeutic Targets

This week in Science: Neanderthal Y chromosomes replaced by Homo sapiens Y chromosomes, and more.

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