US Department of Defense awarded $14.7 million contract to SteriPack to establish production capability of ExpressCollect collection devices
On Aug. 25, 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense in coordination with the Department of Health and Human…
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Lab studies suggested InBios COVID-19 POC antigen detection test will detect Delta variant
On Aug. 22, 2021, InBios announced that laboratory studies suggest its SCoV-2 Ag Detect Rapid Test detected the…
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clinical trial tested donated antibodies for effectiveness in fighting infection caused by Coronavirus
On Aug. 19, 2021, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that it was part of a randomized,…
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Vaccines still effective against Delta variant of concern, says Oxford-led study of the COVID-19 Infections Survey
On Aug. 19, 2021, the University of Oxford reported that obtaining two vaccine doses remained the most effective…
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Researchers developed COVID-19 severity screening method based on the Agilent Cary 630 FTIR spectrometer
On Aug. 19, 2021, Agilent Technologies announced that researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in India…
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UK announced tender opportunity for providers to manage, genotype, and store Our Future Health biological samples
On Aug. 17, 2021, Our Future Health, announced that it planned to be the UK’s largest health research…
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Innovation Pharmaceuticals’ phase 2 clinical trial of Brilacidin for COVID-19 trial database under review in preparation for lock
On Aug. 12, 2021, Innovation Pharma released information regarding the status of its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2…
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West Africa’s first-ever case of Marburg virus disease confirmed in Guinea
On Aug. 9, 2021, health authorities in Guinea confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease in the southern…
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BD and CerTest Biotec announced CE Mark for molecular test to detect, identify certain SARS-CoV-2 variants
On Aug. 6, 2021, BD (Becton, Dickinson) and CerTest Biotec announced the CE mark for a molecular test…
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Bio-Techne’s RNAscope aids in tissue diagnosis of COVID-19 in cases with no previous SARS-CoV-2 testing
On Aug. 4, 2021, Bio-Techne announced that scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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NEJM published positive phase 3 trial results for REGEN-COV to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection
On Aug. 4, 2021, Regeneron announced that the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) had published positive detailed…
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Illumina donated US $1 Million in sequencing capabilities for COVID-19 genomic surveillance in India
On Aug. 3, 2021, Illumina announced it had donated US $1 million in sequencing capabilities to the Molecular…
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Vaxart reported boosting immune responses in subjects previously vaccinated by a Vaxart vaccine
On Jul. 29, 2021, Vaxart announced that it has shown for the first time in clinical trials that…
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COVID-19 vacation Destinations
Planning a Summer vacation? Where to go? How about going to one of those large events with tens…
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Twist Bioscience began shipping synthetic RNA positive controls for Delta (B.1.617.2) SARS-CoV-2 variant
On Jul. 22, 2021, Twist Bioscience announced that it had started shipping its synthetic RNA reference controls for…
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Researchers identified a cellular defect common to familial and sporadic forms of ALS
On Jul. 28, 2021, the National Institutes of Health announced that by studying lab-grown neurons derived from skin…
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CDC and Texas Health Officials confirmed First Mpox In U.S. traveler
On Jul. 13, 2021, an emergency department (ED) physician in Dallas evaluated an early middle-aged man with a…
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Rapid decrease in lung cancer and melanoma deaths lead overall continued decline in cancer death rate
On Jul. 8, 2021, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that overall cancer death rates continue to…
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Collaboration created world’s largest browsable resource linking rare protein-coding genetic variants to human disease
On Jul. 8, 2021, access to the world’s largest browsable resource linking rare protein-coding genetic variants to human…
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WHO recommended interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19 and urged producers to join efforts to rapidly increase access
On Jul. 6, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced updated patient care guidelines to include interleukin-6 receptor…
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Becton Dickinson and CerTest teamed up to detect covid-19 in saliva
On Jul. 5, 2021, CerTest Biotec and BD announces addition of saliva to the CE Marked VIASURE SARS-CoV-2…
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NIH COVID-19 testing initiative funded additional research projects to safely return children to in-person school
On Jul. 2, 2021, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced funding five additional projects to identify ways…
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XPhyto supplied 10 test centers in Berlin with 25-minute COVID-19 PCR test
On Jun. 30, 2021, XPhyto announces that it had signed a master supply agreement with Beovita GmbH &…
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NIH-funded screening study builds case for frequent COVID-19 antigen testing
On Jun. 30, 2021, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a highly anticipated study that compared rapid…
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Investigational malaria vaccine gives strong, lasting protection
On Jun. 30, 2021, the National Institutes of Health announced two U.S. Phase 1 clinical trials of a…
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From 30 million cases to zero: China certified malaria-free by WHO
On Jun. 30, 2021, following a 70-year effort, China was awarded a malaria-free certification from the World Health…
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Meridian resubmitted application to FDA for Emergency Use Authorization for Revogene SARS-CoV-2 molecular assay
On Jun. 28, 2021, Meridian Bioscience announced that it had re-submitted its application for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)…
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COVID-19 PPE distribution
The COVID-19 PPE Distribution cartoon illustrates the confusion and complexity of distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to defend…
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Ebola outbreak in Guinea declared over
On Jun. 19, 2021, the Ebola outbreak that emerged in Guinea in mid-February was declared over. It was…
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University of British Columbia researchers received the New Frontiers in Research Fund 2020 Exploration award
On Jun. 14, 2021, University of British Columbia researchers Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, Dr. Caigan Du and Dr. Christopher…
