Thermo Fisher introduces new Covid-19 test for variant detection
The test can detect existing and emergent SARS-CoV-2 variants by using eight targets across three genomic regions of the virus.
Diagnostics
India’s IISc creates diagnostic test for sickle-cell disease
The low-cost absorbance spectroscopy-based test could become an alternative to HPLC.
Co-Diagnostics obtains CE mark for SARS-CoV-2 saliva test
The test eliminates the need for RNA extraction from the samples, an expensive and time-consuming...
FDA grants EUA to Roche’s 20-minute Covid-19 PCR test
The test can be used for symptomatic or asymptomatic people and delivers results in 20...
Hologic concludes acquisition of Mobidiag for $808m
Hologic plans to steer the growth of Mobidiag's platform Novodiag by investing in assay development.
UK expands EUA for Innova’s Covid-19 rapid test amid FDA rebuff
The US FDA last week warned the public against the use of Innova’s Covid-19 test citing health risks.
University of Strathclyde researchers create saliva-based Covid-19 test
An individual can use the test for self-analysis of their Covid-19 status by placing saliva on a test strip.
Novo Holdings acquires BBI Group from Exponent for $564m
BBI Group has more than 400 employees at sites spanning seven countries and four continents.
ALBOT obtains licence to develop Covid-19 tests in India
ALBOT can produce up to 30,000 test units daily to expand access in a region with high Covid-19 and variant cases.
LetsGetChecked’s Covid-19 test gets FDA authorisation for children
Adults can obtain the sample from children aged two to 11 years and supervise self-collection in those aged 12 to 18 years.
Circle and DiA Imaging partner on AI-based cardiovascular solutions
By adding DiA’s LVivo Toolbox, Circle CVI's product offering will extend to a comprehensive cardiovascular imaging portfolio.
