Here's what to know about the latest COVID strain - and how to tell if your at-home test is still good to use.

PCR-based bacterial and fungal detection helps scientists efficiently analyze the sterility of their cell cultures, improving Mycoplasma testing and beyond. Scientists turn to PCR-based methods that ...

The U.K. has been swabbing throats—in addition to noses—since the beginning of the pandemic. Should the U.S. be doing the same? Depends who you ask. One Medical wants to make sure you’re COVID-free ...

If you’re wondering if your fever, chills and body aches are a classic case of the flu or the dreaded COVID-19, your best option is to get tested. New variants are constantly circulating, as new ...

Promising new inroads into critical DNA testing has been forecast by experts who have applied machine learning to DNA profiling. From medical diagnostics to forensic tests and national security, PCR ...

Robust sterility testing is essential to ensure the safety of cell therapies. However, traditional culture-based analysis takes several weeks to confirm a therapeutic’s microbial contamination, which ...

You may get a PCR test, which can show a positive result for up to three months after recovery. If you take a rapid antigen ...

When the emergency ends, private insurers will no longer be required to cover COVID-19 testing and treatment with no cost-sharing. Most will still cover the tests but may impose cost-sharing, ...