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AI-nanopore platform can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants with high accuracy

AI-nanopore platform can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants with high accuracy

A rapid, accurate way of testing for COVID-19 infection can be a giant step in overcoming the virus’ hold over our society. Now, in an article published in Lab on a Chip, Japanese researchers have developed a promising solution: a novel platform that couples nanopore technology with artificial intelligence. What’s a nanopore? A nanopore is […]

Analytical and clinical evaluation of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests against essentially the most encountered SARS-CoV-2 variants

Analytical and clinical evaluation of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests against essentially the most encountered SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study posted on the medRxiv* preprint server has assessed the sensitivity of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs).  Study: Comparison of the analytical and clinical sensitivity of thirty-four rapid antigen tests with essentially the most prevalent SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern throughout the COVID-19 pandemic within the UK. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock.com *Necessary notice: medRxiv […]