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Yale-NBA Partnership Results in FDA Approval for COVID-19 SalivaDirect Test

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Instead of RNA extraction, the Yale test involves use of a reagent that when mixed with a saliva sample and heated for a short period of time, releases the viral genome for subsequent detection with PCR. This is significant because shortages of RNA extraction kits have been a recurrent issue since the beginning of the pandemic.

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BioSpace Global Roundup, Oct. 15

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ERS Genomics – Ireland’s ERS Genomics signed an agreement with FASMAC Co., Under the terms of the non-exclusive agreement FASMAC acquires the right to use CRISPR/Cas9 technology and commercialize tools and reagents associated with it. The patent is valid through 2038. Ltd of Japan.

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Top 10 Biotech Trends for 2025

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Additionally, CRISPR genome-wide screening holds great potential for identifying key disease-associated genes and uncovering novel therapeutic targets. NGS technology has revolutionized genetic analysis, enabling laboratories to rapidly sequence whole genomes, deeply sequence target regions and identify novel pathogens.