PCR was invented in1983 by a Chemist named Kary Mullis, who was later awarded a Nobel Prize in 1993 for this landmark invention. PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction. PCR Diagnostics, also known as Molecular Diagnostics or Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs means that in the sample being tested, we aim to detect nucleic acid…
Read MoreResearch shows that most people who get COVID-19 recover without ever having to go to the hospital. But if you’ve contracted the virus or are taking care of someone with it, you probably have lots of questions. We’re here to help answer some of the biggest ones, including what you can do to help your…
Read MoreWhat is the Mu variant? The Mu variant is a version of the coronavirus identified in Colombia in January 2021. It is among the other variants labelled ‘Variants of Interest (VOI)’ by the World Health Organization. Others in its category are: Eta variant – (discovered in several countries in December 2020) Iota variant – (discovered…
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