The UK Government have announced a £33.6 million investment backing studies in partnership with Imperial College London, hVIVO and the […]
Photo credit: Judy Hurd. A new study undertaken by researchers in the US and China has found no evidence that […]
The world is struggling to contain the new coronavirus outbreak. But thanks to new genetic material sequencing and synthesis technology, […]
I am sure by now we are all hoping to hear something non-coronavirus related. Sorry to disappoint, but Professors from […]
Three people who have attended a Biogen management meeting in Boston have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The meeting […]
Recent analysis of the genetic sequence of the coronavirus has indicated that the infection may have spread further than we realised.
Yesterday, a test developed by Co-diagnostics for the detection of SARS-CoV-2, received CE marking as the virus nears “pandemic” status. CE-IVD marking indicates that the IVD conforms with relevant EU directives regarding the health and safety of the product.
In early December, an outbreak of respiratory illness was reported in Wuhan, China. Scientists quickly determined the sickness was caused by a new virus from the coronavirus family. In an attempt to limit the spread of the virus, China has reacted with transportation lockdowns and public health advisories.
This article was first published in 2021. It was updated in 2025 to reflect new developements. The 2025 Sequencing Buyer’s […]
Original article written by Poppy-Jayne Morgan, July 2022. Updated by Aleisha Collins, January 2024. In this instalment of World of […]