PCR-based Tests News
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World TB Day and Infection Control Resources in New York City to Help Prevent New Cases
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) warns that tuberculosis (TB) is still a life-threatening problem in the city. As recently as 2022, the agency reports there were 536 confirmed TB cases, including some involving multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB, and that 100% of NYC neighborhoods had at least one TB case. TB is caused by a bacterium known as Mycobacterium ...
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Amerigo Scientific Rolls Out Real-Time PCR Kits to Facilitate HAV Research
Amerigo Scientific, as a distributor focused on providing critical products and services to biomedical and life science communities, recently rolled out their cutting-edge real-time PCR kits for Hepatitis A virus (HAV) research. The new kits offer researchers excellent accuracy, sensitivity, and convenience in studying and analyzing HAV samples. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral ...
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Alfa Chemistry Announces the Launch of Innovative IVD Products for Laboratory Use
In vitro diagnostics (IVD) are tests done on samples such as blood or tissue for the purpose of detecting diseases or other conditions. To facilitate efforts on IVD research, the US-based chemical supplier Alfa Chemistry has recently introduced three IVD products for laboratory use, adding to its already diverse range of biological reagents. The biological reagents previously launched by Alfa ...
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Advances in Newborn SMA Screening research by SNP Biotechnology
BSD Robotics is proud to share a recent study conducted by SNP Biotechnology R&D Ltd “A new line method; A direct test in spinal muscular atrophy screening for DBS” now published in the journal of Molecular Genetics and Genomic Medicine. Given spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders affecting young children and a major cause of death in ...
By BSD Robotics
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Creative Enzymes Releases Restriction Enzymes for Molecular Biology Research
Creative Enzymes, an excellent biotech company specializing in enzyme manufacturing and offering related services, is excited to introduce a new line of restriction enzymes designed to enhance the flexibility and precision of molecular biology experiments. Restriction enzymes are essential tools for DNA digestion in molecular biology research, allowing scientists to modify, cleave, and analyze ...
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CD Genomics’ RNA-Solutions Platform Now Supports Exosomal RNA Research
CD Genomics’ RNA-Solutions is a platform for revolutionary research in RNA, targeting coding and non-coding RNAs with different physiological functions. Based on rich RNA project experience and leading bioinformatics analytical capabilities, CD Genomics has launched a systematic solution for exosomal RNA research that assists in in-depth identification and functional analysis of exosomal ...
By CD Genomics
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Creative Enzymes Expands Its Service Offering with the Launch of Custom Enzyme Blends
Creative Enzymes, a professional enzyme provider located in New York, USA, is always hammering away at research and trials in order to provide customers with enzyme solutions, including services and products, with its greatest effort. Since enzyme mixtures usually reserve more diverse functions and higher efficiencies than single enzymes, Creative Enzymes is leveraging its ability to provide ...
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MicrobioSeq Boosts Scientific Research with Gene Expression Analysis
MicrobioSeq is on behalf of the microbial genomics division of CD Genomics, headquartered in New York, USA. CD Genomics is a genomics service company with a renowned reputation for providing reliable sequencing, genotyping, microarray, and bioinformatics services. The company offers gene expression analysis services that identify phenotypic differences at the molecular level, provide insight into ...
By CD Genomics
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Release of a new reference material for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR.
The JRC released a new reference material for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 by real time RT-PCR. The material consists of a synthetic ssRNA (EURM-014) covering a fraction of the viral genome. It will be particularly useful for clinical or environmental diagnostic laboratories seeking quality and trust in their SARS-CoV-2 measurements. In 2020, the JRC issued a synthetic ssRNA molecule (EURM-019) ...
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miDiagnostics to pilot innovative, fast COVID-19 PCR testing solutions at Brussels Airport
In the past year miDiagnostics has been working on the development of an ultra-fast PCR test based on imec technology, to detect COVID-19, with a test result in less than 15 minutes. In cooperation with Brussels Airport, this nasal-swab ultra-fast PCR test, as well as the new breath sampler developed by imec and licensed by miDiagnostics, will be tested in practice during a study at the ...
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Breaking News! Reetoo Monkeypox Virus Real Time PCR Kit
According to the report of World Health Organization (WHO) on May 21, more than 120 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease seldom detected outside Africa, have been reported in at least 12 non-epidemic countries around the world, including more than 20 confirmed cases in Portugal, Spain and the UK. At present, there are no relevant death cases. There is evidence that ...
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How the COVID-19 PCR Test Works
The COVID-19, pandemic amongst other changes in our lifestyle, has introduced us to new medical terms that we are not quite familiar with, such as the term PCR (polymerase chain reaction). As you may already know, PCR is a method to detect SARS-COV-2 virus, more specifically its nucleic acid. It is the “golden standard” of SARS-2 detection, as declared by the World Health Association ...
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FireGene's Monkeypox Virus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit (Real-time PCR Method) Receives CE-IVDD Certification
FireGene announces that its Monkeypox Virus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit (Real-time Fluorescent PCR Method) has recently obtained CE-IVDD approval. This RT-PCT kit can be used to detect suspected cases of MPV infection. Rash fluid, nasopharyngeal swabs, pharyngeal swabs, and serum samples are applicable for the test. The test result is available in 40 minutes after sample collection. This kit is ...
By FireGene
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MicrobioSeq Boosts Microbial Diversity Research with Eukaryotic 18S rRNA Sequencing
MicrobioSeq represents the microbial genomics division of CD Genomics, headquartered in New York, USA. CD Genomics is a genomics service company with a good reputation for providing reliable sequencing, genotyping, microarray, and bioinformatics services. To help scientists reveal the microbial community structure, evolutionary relationships of eukaryotes, and the correlation between eukaryotes ...
By CD Genomics
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Mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein gene
Immundiagnostik's respiratroy PCR assays MutaPLEX® Coronavirus (KG1926), MutaPLEX® RespiraScreen 1 (KG1927), MutaPLEX® RespiraScreen 2 DIFF (KG1928) and MutaPLEX® Coronavirus 4G (KG1936) were screened for the spike protein mutations in the following viral variants: [Omicron] (BA.1, BA.2, BA.4, BA.5) [Omicron] (BA.3, BA.2 + L452X) [Alpha], [Beta], [Gamma], [Delta] (all AY ...
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Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc., Launches STI Testing Program for Women with Same-Day Results
The Body Agency Collective, Visby Medical, Inc. and CCHCI observe National STD Awareness Month with women’s health initiative on US-Mexico border. CCHCI among first healthcare providers in the nation to adopt new handheld PCR technology to detect gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis in a single visit. Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. (CCHCI) today announced a collaboration ...
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CD Genomics Supercharges Transcriptomics Research by Digital RNA Sequencing Technology
RNA Solutions is a platform that offers services for the revolutionizing study of RNA, targeting both coding and non-coding RNAs of different physiological functions. Scientists from CD Genomics are ready to help detect various types of RNA via meticulous and integrative approaches. CD Genomics is proud to launch the Digital RNA Sequencing technology, a next-generation sequencing-based method ...
By CD Genomics
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MicrobioSeq Releases Nanopore-Based Microbial Epigenomics Solutions to Accelerate Your Research
MicrobioSeq is the microbial genomics division of CD Genomics, committed to delivering comprehensive microbial solutions to human health, agriculture, the environment, and industry by characterizing microbiomes and leveraging microorganisms. The company recently announced the launch of Nanopore-Based Microbial Epigenomics Solutions to detect more types of DNA modifications. Epigenetic ...
By CD Genomics
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Major clinical study shows Virusight’s SpectraLIT instantly detects COVID-19 with 96.3% accuracy
Virusight Diagnostic, a world leader in combining artificial intelligence software and spectral technology today announced the results of a major clinical study that found its ultra-rapid, point of care Pathogens Diagnostic solution consistently delivers 96.3% accuracy when compared to the gold standard RT-PCR. The study was conducted by the Department of Science and Technology, University of ...
By Virusight
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miDiagnostics launches its CE-IVD certified ultra-fast COVID-19 PCR Test
The Test is now available for use across Europe and other countries that accept CE-IVD marking, providing a powerful pandemic and endemic management tool in industries where fast and reliable decentralized testing is crucial. With the launch of its first product, miDiagnostics enters the commercial phase, marking an important milestone in the company’s development. Ultra-fast and reliable ...
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