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BforCure Obtains CE Mark for Portable PCR Thermocycler to Detect SARS-CoV-2
The firm said it has placed its first thermocyclers for rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing in France, including some at an undisclosed airport.Â
The test relies on using quantitative PCR to target genes encoded by prophages — viruses present in Lyme-causing bacteria, which can be easier to detect than the bacteria itself.
SARS-CoV-2 Test Pooling Studies Offer Insights for Implementing, Optimizing Approaches
A pair of studies published this week present an analysis of a real, large-scale testing pooling effort as well as analyses of how to further improve such strategies.
Biocept, Protean BioDiagnostics Team up to Study EGFR Assay in Lung Cancer
The partners will research the ability of Biocept's Target Selector molecular assay to determine EGFR status in non-small cell lung cancer patients.
Spanish Cancer Company Universal Dx to Commercialize Methylation Method for Lung Cancer Detection
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The Spanish firm also expects to release clinical data on its early-stage, next-generation sequencing-based colorectal cancer test in the first half of 2021.