Each year there are about 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States. More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in 2022. Adolescents, young adults, and men who have sex…
Respiratory infections are a common health concern that affects individuals across all age groups. These infections, which range from the common cold and flu to more severe respiratory illnesses, can significantly disrupt our daily lives. Recurrent respiratory infections can be…
Long before SARS-CoV-2 turned the world upside down, severe acute respiratory disease was already a major cause of morbidity and mortality for adults and children all over the world. As of 2019, acute respiratory infections accounted for more than 2.6…
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Laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, many current molecular tests were developed as laboratory-developed tests, outside the strict regulatory framework of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This does not mean that…
Company expands presence and support in US market. Proprietary TOCE™ technology overcomes PCR testing limitations for high multiplex applications. IRVINE, Calif., January 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Seegene Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Seegene Inc., South Korea's leading molecular diagnostics company, announced…
Congress approved the first National DNA Day in April 2003 to celebrate both the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA. Here are some fun facts related to…
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying individuals who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 in a reliable and timely manner has been a crucial strategy in controlling the spread of the disease. Over the course of the last two years, several at-home…
After the global spikes in positive Omicron variant cases in December 2021 and January 2022, February saw a dip in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. In addition to this, several US states have lifted mask mandates. Large…
Although the “original” BA.1 subvariant of Omicron is the dominant form of the SARS-CoV-2 variant worldwide, a subvariant, BA.2 is now spreading rapidly in Asia and in parts of Europe and is reported to be the dominant form of SARS-CoV-2…
In 2020, the news broke that the Pfizer and Moderna SARS-CoV-2 vaccines had reached historic milestones. This began the conversation about a roll-out plan and how our lives would be impacted moving forward. At that point in time, many schools…
Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay The recently reported Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has a 69-70del mutation in the S-gene (which codes for the spike protein). This implies that the S-gene is not detected on PCR tests. The World Health…
Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay On Friday, November 26, the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the agent behind COVID-19 was classified as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) after reports of its detection and genetic sequence were released…
Image by Luisella Planeta Leoni from Pixabay As temperatures begin to fall in many parts of the U.S., the onset of cold and flu season is present in the minds of many Americans. Many of us make it out unscathed, but when a…
Image by Thiago Lazarino from Pixabay Like all RNA viruses, SARS-CoV-2 is prone to mutations—adaptive changes that can alter a virus’ pathogenic potential and other characteristics. These mutations can create distinct variants of the virus, adding complexity to what has…
Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay With the introduction of vaccines and an abundance of testing options, the initial frenzied rush to get tested for COVID-19 has subsided in the US. However, confusion about the different types of tests and…
By N. Mueller A year and a half into the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic and we are still playing catchup. Just as COVID testing ramped up, the UK, South African (S.A.), and Brazilian (Bz) variants appeared. Now we hear about…
According to the COVID tracking project, over 355 million tests have been performed in the United States as of March 2021. The tests have played a crucial role on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, up until today. However, the…
It’s been one year since Seegene produced a complete respiratory diagnostic test that has taken the uncertainty out of differentiating COVID-19 infection from other respiratory illnesses Fast Response In January 2020, before a single patient with SARS-CoV-2 virus had been…
How High Multiplex assays that test for many common pathogens at once can accelerate diagnostics and facilitate a higher quality of care When a patient presents with a symptom, many pathogens could be at fault. Standard clinical practice is to…