Measuring the sensitivity of COVID tests with new material from NIST
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 15:10
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have produced synthetic gene fragments from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This material, which is non-infectious and safe to handle, can help manufacturers produce more accurate and reliable diagnostic tests for the disease.