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Phase Scientific Phasify Viral RNA Extraction Kit

Phase Scientific, which is headquartered in Hong Kong with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Southern California and mainland China, has globally launched the Phasify Viral RNA Extraction Kit, which purifies and concentrates viral RNA in patient viral transport media samples. Phasify is a proprietary technology developed by Phase Scientific that can concentrate target molecules 10-fold to 100-fold, making them easier to detect. The kit can be used with sample volumes of up to 1 ml, and can produce enhanced viral RNA concentration with flexible elution volume up to 10 µl. According to the company, the kit enables a three- to six-cycle threshold reduction compared to solid phase extraction.

The Scan

Positive Framing of Genetic Studies Can Spark Mistrust Among Underrepresented Groups

Researchers in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances report that how researchers describe genomic studies may alienate potential participants.

Small Study of Gene Editing to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

In a Novartis-sponsored study in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a CRISPR-Cas9-based treatment targeting promoters of genes encoding fetal hemoglobin could reduce disease symptoms.

Gut Microbiome Changes Appear in Infants Before They Develop Eczema, Study Finds

Researchers report in mSystems that infants experienced an enrichment in Clostridium sensu stricto 1 and Finegoldia and a depletion of Bacteroides before developing eczema.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Specificity Enhanced With Stem Cell Editing

A study in Nature suggests epitope editing in donor stem cells prior to bone marrow transplants can stave off toxicity when targeting acute myeloid leukemia with immunotherapy.