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New COVID test doesn’t use scarce reagents, catches all but the least infectious

Scienmag

Addresses major testing need in developing world; also in US, where reagent supplies are again dwindling Credit: Brian Jenkins A major roadblock to large scale testing for coronavirus infection in the developing world is a shortage of key chemicals, or reagents, needed for the test, specifically the ones used to extract the virus’s genetic material, (..)

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SpeeDx Build Further Coverage in SARS-CoV-2 Genotyping Reagent Portfolio

BioTech 365

SpeeDx Build Further Coverage in SARS-CoV-2 Genotyping Reagent Portfolio SpeeDx Build Further Coverage in SARS-CoV-2 Genotyping Reagent Portfolio Rapid development of key mutation detection reagents continues to facilitate critical investigation and monitoring activities SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#COVID19–SpeeDx Pty.

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MIP Discovery raises £7m to drive commercialization in cell and gene space

BioPharma Reporter

MIP Discovery, a developer of non-biological affinity reagents designed to accelerate the production of cell and gene therapies, has closed a Â7 million Series A financing round, led by Mercia Ventures.

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New Corona test developed

Scienmag

Researchers develop a low-cost and fast method to detect a COVID-19 infection from a pool of gargle lavage samples Credit: MPI f. However, it requires expensive laboratory equipment and global shortages of reagents […]. However, it requires expensive laboratory equipment and global shortages of reagents […].

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Avacta Ships SARS-COV-2 Affimer Reagents to Cytiva and Adeptrix

Drug Discovery Today

Cambridge and Wetherby, UK, 11 May 2020: Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that today it is shipping Affimer reagents for COVID-19 antigen testing to its diagnostic test development partners.

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Mastering Ultra-Low Freezer Repair: A Comprehensive Guide

Pharma Mirror

In the dynamic realm of laboratory instruments, ultra-low freezers play a pivotal role in preserving valuable samples and reagents. These sophisticated devices are crucial for various fields, ranging from medical research to pharmaceutical development.

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Collaborators agree deal to develop CAR-T therapy for solid tumours

Drug Discovery World

GenScript Biotech and T-MAXIMUM Biotech have formed a strategic collaboration to develop T-MAXIMUM’s CAR-T cell therapy using GenScript’s CRISPR nucleic acid reagents. GenScript will provide various CRISPR reagents to support the development of the universal CAR-T products from discovery to commercialisation.

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