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Newly Nonprofit Mologic Accelerates Work on Neglected Disease Tests, Affordable COVID-19 Assays
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The firm is developing a SARS-CoV-2 antigen test that could cost $2 or less while working on lateral flow assays for several neglected diseases.
Yourgene, Alliance Global Sign Distribution Deal for Middle East, Africa
Dubai-based Alliance Global will distribute Yourgene's noninvasive prenatal tests, reproductive health tests, and other products across a broad range of territories.
Abbott Donates 450K Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Sleeping Sickness to FIND
Abbott has been working with the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics to develop a rapid diagnostic test providing results from a finger prick within 15 minutes.
Agena Inks MassArray Distribution Deal for Middle East, Africa, Central Asia
The deal covers Agena's MassArray platform for genetic variant measurement, as well as genetic testing applications and other related products.
The firm has collaborated with Novartis to help pilot the new sickle cell disease test and a treatment in Ghana.