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The COVID-19 Pandemic

This page provides educational resources, events, news and products related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Content will cover aspects from diagnostics, therapeutics and prevention, to viral genomics, pathogen-host interactions and the immune response to infection.

The COVID-19 Pandemic – Highlights

Leveraging the Power of Genomics To Detect and Track SARS-CoV-2 Variants content piece image

Leveraging the Power of Genomics To Detect and Track SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Monitoring changes in the viral genome is continuing to play a crucial role in shaping the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teach Me in 10 – Engineering a Decoy Receptor for SARS-CoV-2 With Dr Erik Procko, Part II

Dr Erik Procko has been working on engineering a "decoy" receptor for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 global pandemic. In the second video of this two-part installment, Dr Procko discusses his research in exploring the mutational landscape of ACE2 to further understand the interaction between the receptor and the S protein of SARS-CoV-2.

The Coronavirus Pandemic

On December 31, 2019, the first cases of a novel coronavirus were identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Here, we curate a collection of news and content related to what has become the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fighting the Virus: SARS-CoV-2 Immunity

Download this infographic to learn more about immunity and SARS-CoV-2.

SARS-CoV-2 Detection Methods

The development of reliable and robust tests, capable of detecting active or previous infection with SARS-CoV-2, is essential for the effective diagnosis, tracking and treatment of COVID-19. In this infographic, we take a closer look at different testing methods.

The COVID-19 Pandemic – News and Features

New “Ultra Stainless Steel” Could Improve Green Hydrogen Production

A research project has made a brand-new breakthrough over conventional stainless steel and the development of stainless steel for hydrogen (SS-H2).

Men Die 6 Years Before Women in the US

We’ve known for more than a century that women outlive men. But new research shows that, at least in the United States, the gap has been widening for more than a decade.

HIV-1 Neutralization Tied to Viral Load Levels in Patients

An international team has for the first time researched the longevity of neutralizing antibodies in HIV-1-infected people. The findings improve understanding of the dynamics of such antibodies and are an important building block for further research.

Handheld, Non-Invasive Device Developed To Detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Biomarkers

An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.

Industry Insight

Why the Time Is Now for Allogeneic Cell Therapies

Andrew Schulman explores why we need allogeneic therapies, the importance of collaboration to keep the momentum, and challenges and predictions for the future.

Antifungal Molecule Kills Fungi Without Toxicity in Preclinical Models

A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug’s power against fungal infections while doing away with its toxicity.

The COVID-19 Pandemic – Multimedia

Optimizing mRNA Purification

Optimizing mRNA Purification

A magnifying glass hovering over a sign that reads "mRNA".

Dr. Katalin Karikó Reacts to Winning the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology

Powering Diagnostics at Scale

Powering Diagnostics at Scale

The COVID-19 Pandemic – Webinars and Online Events

Thermo - Vaccines

The Broad Utility (and Potential Pitfalls) of qPCR in Diagnosing Infectious Diseases

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Optimize Your qPCR Master Mix for Your Workflows

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Remodeling qPCR as a Tool for Molecular Diagnostics

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NIH and Exothera Collaborate To Produce GMP Intranasal Vaccine Against SARS-CoV-2

The Future of Diagnostics

Nanopore Technology Achieves Breakthrough in Protein Variant Detection

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