CORONAVIRUS NEWS
A collaborative approach to combating SARS-CoV-2
A game-changing partnership between Randox Laboratories and Bosch Healthcare continues to change the testing landscape and capabilities both in laboratory and non-laboratory settings to rapidly detect SARS-CoV-2.- Coronavirus
Pathogenic sample collection and transportation kit launched
EKF Diagnostics has launched a PrimeStore MTM sample collection kit. This new kit facilitates convenient and safe collection, transportation and handling of pathogenic samples, including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza.- Coronavirus
Cameras for use with qPCR instruments testing for SARS-CoV-2
In response to global demand for dependable technologies designed to optimise coronavirus testing, Atik Cameras has developed the new VS255 and VS825 cameras for use specifically with quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instruments- Coronavirus
Rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
The Fortress COVID-19 Antigen Test, available from Una Health, is a single-use in vitro immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal swab specimens.- Coronavirus
Virus transport medium completes FDA notification process
Teknova, a manufacturer of cell culture media, protein purification buffers, and molecular biology reagents, has completed the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notification process for its CDC formulation Viral Transport Medium (VTM).- Coronavirus
Local MP visits Southwest Pathology Service
Southwest Pathology Service (SPS), which has been at the forefront of the national effort to provide potentially life-saving coronavirus and COVID-19 testing, has been commended by Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow.- Coronavirus
Helping diagnostic laboratories scale up liquid handling
The current pandemic has led to unparalleled pressure on laboratories to ramp up capacity for SARS-CoV-2 testing. INTEGRA’s electronic pipettes, pipetting robots and other instruments have helped many laboratories tackle this challenge.- Coronavirus
Detection of circulating SARS-CoV-2 neutralising antibodies
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is one of the most urgent infectious disease challenges the world has faced in recent history. As few treatment options exist, the need to evaluate neutralising antibodies to fight the virus is at an all-time high.- Coronavirus
New SARS-CoV-2 test provides results in 39 minutes
A rapid new coronavirus test, which provides results in just 39 minutes, is now available on the Vivalytic, a point-of-care platform brought to market by Randox Laboratories and Bosch.- Coronavirus
Successful evaluation of PrimeStore MTM viral transport medium
EKF Diagnostics has announced that the viral transport medium PrimeStore MTM (Molecular Transport Medium) has been successfully evaluated for effective SARS-CoV-2 inactivation in a new study published by Public Health England.- Coronavirus
Dundee biomedical scientist wins award for writing on PV testing
A Dundee-based biomedical scientist has won the 2020 Bernie Benson Prize for his science writing. The competition sought to promote the understanding and exploration of blood viscosity testing.- Coronavirus
Contact tracing app security flaws
The CEO of a British technology company has warned the government of potential serious flaws in the security of personal information and data used in the new contact tracing app technology that was announced by Matt Hancock.- Coronavirus
New RNase Inhibitor ensures reliable RNA protection
PCR Biosystems has launched RiboShield RNase Inhibitor, a robust and reliable RNase inhibitor that is now available as a standalone product.- Coronavirus
Global COVID-19 long-term study launched
Researchers and clinicians in Glasgow will lead a global study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19, and are inviting hospitals and healthcare sites worldwide to join this new initiative.- Coronavirus
SARS-CoV-2 ELISA laboratory test launched
Avacta Group, the developer of Affimer biotherapeutics and reagents, has announced its intention to launch an ELISA laboratory test for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to support global research efforts into the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.- Coronavirus
Viral transport media production scaled up in response to SARS-CoV-2
Teknova, a manufacturer of cell culture media and supplements, protein purification buffers, and molecular biology reagents, has responded to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by significantly scaling up production of Viral Transport Medium (VTM) and saline.- Coronavirus
Rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test manufacturing capacity expanded
Avacta Group, the developer of Affimer biotherapeutics and reagents, has entered an agreement with Abingdon Health for the manufacture of its saliva-based rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test as part of an ongoing expansion of manufacturing capacity.- Coronavirus
Expanded SARS-CoV-2 testing with electrochemiluminescence immunoassay
Avero Diagnostics, a physician-owned US laboratory, has announced the expansion of its COVID-19 testing portfolio with the addition of the Roche Elecsys anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody test.- Coronavirus
Deployment of novel, cost-effective SARS-CoV-2 vaccine technology
Edinburgh-based biotechnology company Ingenza has made a significant breakthrough in the race to develop and manufacture a cost-effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the current pandemic and COVID-19 disease.- Coronavirus
Reducing viral replication by aryl hydrocarbon receptor inhibition
Hercules Pharmaceuticals has announced the publication of promising preclinical in vivo trial results showing efficacy of its aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) inhibitor HP163 against Zika virus infection and potentially against coronavirus.- Coronavirus
