Test uses ‘sloppy beacons’ to detect SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new rapid test that can detect all known COVID-19 variants, including Omicron, could guide treatment and identify high-risk patients, researchers say.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 26, 2022 ~4 min

Testing dried blood spots can gauge elephant health

Using dried spots of blood from elephants is a viable way to evaluate their health, research shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 26, 2022 ~6 min


When should you take an at-home COVID test?

"If you have COVID-19 symptoms and test positive on an at-home test, you have COVID-19. You don’t need to get another test to confirm the results."

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 5, 2022 ~11 min

How can the US improve COVID-19 testing?

The US is still on its heels when it comes to COVID-19 testing. Will mailing free at-home tests or reimbursement make a difference?

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Dec. 29, 2021 ~8 min

‘Bubbler’ breathalyzer could improve SARS-CoV-2 testing

Researchers have developed a unique method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in breath samples using viral RNA detection. They call the breathalyzer "the Bubbler."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Dec. 15, 2021 ~7 min

At-home COVID-19 spit tests capture oral microbiome snapshot

COVID-19 spit tests that contain the right preservative can also help the study of microscopic organisms in the mouth. That could lead to new treatments.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 29, 2021 ~4 min

New method flags false positives in COVID-19 test results

A new procedure that targets false-positive COVID-19 test results could prevent unneeded quarantines and repeated testing, researchers say.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~4 min

New method flags false positives in COVID-19 test results

A new procedure that targets false-positive COVID-19 results could prevent unneeded quarantines and repeated testing, researchers say.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~4 min


How sneakers test gait for two genetic disorders

Statistical techniques and sneaker technology combine to detect the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome in people's gait.

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 25, 2021 ~6 min

‘DRUL’ saliva test tops nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19

The "DRUL" saliva test performs as well, if not better, than approved oral and nasal tests for COVID-19. It's also inexpensive and more comfortable.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Sept. 16, 2021 ~5 min

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