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Thirona teams up with Smart Reporting to further improve COVID-19 detection
Combining image analysis with structured reporting, the software aims to improve and accelerate the detection of the virus
Abbott's 15-minute, $5 COVID-19 antigen test receives FDA emergency use authorization
Test delivers results in just 15 minutes with no instrumentation, using proven lateral flow technology with demonstrated sensitivity of 97.1% and specificity of 98.5%
Fluidigm granted EUA for saliva-based Advanta Dx SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR assay
The real-time PCR workflow has a capacity of up to 6,000 tests per day per system, and demonstrated 100% agreement with authorized nasopharyngeal assays
QIAGEN expands integrated coronavirus NGS and software solutions
QIAseq SARS-CoV-2 Primer Panel converts viral RNA samples into libraries ready for sequencing, whereas QIAGEN Digital Insights solutions support COVID-19 drug, vaccine and epidemiology research
Luminex files for emergency use of expanded NxTAG Respiratory Panel test
Syndromic testing will streamline respiratory infection diagnosis as COVID-19 pandemic collides with start of flu season
FDA clears Siemens Healthineers' bedside computed tomography scanner
The Somatom scanner is equipped with a forward-looking camera and motorized wheels, allowing a single technologist to navigate the device through hospital hallways
QIAGEN to launch easy-to-use test in the U.S. for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Access Anti-SARS-CoV-2 is an easy-to-use 10-minute test on a portable device that provides highly accurate results on total Ig antibodies
Pfizer and BioNTech share positive early data on lead mRNA vaccine candidate against COVID-19
Across all populations, BNT162b2 administration was well tolerated with mild to moderate fever in fewer than 20% of the participants
PerkinElmer launches COVID-19 environmental surface testing kits for food processors
The kits aim to detect traces of SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces such as plastics, ceramics and stainless steel
Roche and Regeneron collaborate to increase global supply of REGN-COV2
Regeneron will distribute REGN-COV2 in the U.S. and Roche will be responsible for distribution outside the U.S.
LGC SeraCare SARS-CoV-2 molecular controls kit now CE-marked
The AccuPlex SARS-CoV-2 molecular controls kit is designed to measure day-to-day assay performance and contains positive materials
Zymo Research granted CE IVD mark for Quick SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR kit
The test outperforms other molecular tests with a low detection limit of 15 GEC/reaction (250 GEC/ml of sample) and a robust control system
Bruker supports international COVID-19 NMR consortium on SARS-CoV-2
The consortium aims to determine the dynamics, function and potential for therapeutic intervention of the RNA and protein structures of SARS-CoV-2
From cannabis to COVID: Discover the power of RNA in situ hybridization
Dr. Jeremy Hirota takes us through the technology behind his translational research program for respiratory health
Nirsevimab reduced respiratory syncytial virus infections and hospitalizations in preterm infants in Phase IIb trial
Nirsevimab is the first potential passive immunisation for infants to demonstrate sustained protection across the entire RSV season with a single dose
FDA approves Roche’s Evrysdi for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy
In two clinical trials, Evrysdi improved motor function in people living with SMA over a broad spectrum of ages and levels of disease severity, including Types 1, 2, and 3 SMA
Tecan expands presence in the US with new distribution agreement for detection instruments
This collaboration will allow Tecan to expand its presence for these product lines and reach a wider customer base across the academic and biotech communities
Tecan and Thermo Fisher collaborate to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
The high-throughput system enables laboratories to double or even triple their testing capacity
LUMICKS enters collaboration with Glycostem to enhance NK cell-mediated immunotherapy
The partnership enables LUMICKS to expand on the implementation of the z-Movi to new immunotherapeutic settings
Thermo Fisher Scientific develops COVID-19 antibody assay targeting transplant community
This powerful new solution aims to provide more accurate COVID-19 antibody detection
Role of serology in the next phase of COVID-19 investigation and response
Join us on Tuesday, August 11, to learn about a novel serological platform used for COVID-19 testing
Important considerations for choosing a SARS-CoV-2 assay
Join us on Monday, August 17, to discover solutions for your laboratory's SARS-CoV-2 testing
Rapid and functional evaluation of virus-neutralizing antibodies using multi-parametric live cell analysis
Join us on Wednesday, August 26, to learn about an alternative assay that aims to identify virus-neutralizing antibodies in as little as five hours
FDA approves GSK’s BLENREP for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
BLENREP is the fifth major medicine approval for GSK in 2020
























