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Quantifying the Infectious Window of COVID-19 to Minimize Transmission
2023-11-29
Quantifying the Infectious Window of COVID-19 to Minimize Transmission
Quantifying the Infectious Window of COVID-19 to Minimize Transmission The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 continues to impact populations globally with widespread transmission, even in highly vaccinated countries. Reducing transmission remains key to the public health response, but prolonged and unnecessary isolation periods impose societal, psychological and econo...
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Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Variants: A Multiplexed RT-PCR Approach
2023-11-29
Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Variants: A Multiplexed RT-PCR Approach
Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Variants: A Multiplexed RT-PCR Approach The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 continues to present new challenges, especially with the emergence of viral variants like Omicron and Delta. These new variants can spread more efficiently, evade immunity from past infection or vaccines, and resist treatment with antibody therapies. T...
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COVID Testing Swabs: What Are We Putting in Our Noses?
2023-11-29
COVID Testing Swabs: What Are We Putting in Our Noses?
COVID Testing Swabs: What Are We Putting in Our Noses? Since early 2020, COVID-19 testing has become a ubiquitous part of life across much of the world. With thousands of millions of tests conducted, the cotton or nylon swabs used to collect samples from peoples’ noses or throats have been mass produced on an unprecedented scale. But what exactly are these swabs made of? T...
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How Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay Supplement RT-PCR
2023-11-29
How Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay Supplement RT-PCR
How Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay Supplement RT-PCR Testing people to see if they are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 is incredibly important for controlling the spread of this dangerous disease. One of the main ways doctors test for the virus is using a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). This technique can detect ...
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The Indispensable Role of UTM in the COVID-19 Battle
2023-11-28
The Indispensable Role of UTM in the COVID-19 Battle
The Indispensable Role of UTM in the COVID-19 Battle The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of diagnostic testing to identify infections and contain outbreaks. An unsung hero that has enabled widespread testing is the viral transport medium (VTM), specifically universal transport medium (UTM). UTM allows safe collection and transportation of patient samples l...
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VTM Solutions: Lessons from a COVID-19 Study
2023-11-28
VTM Solutions: Lessons from a COVID-19 Study
VTM Solutions: Lessons from a COVID-19 Study Mantacc sponsored a research team to evaluate their viral transport media (VTM) solution for SARS-CoV-2 testing. The goal was improving test reliability and sensitivity. But the study results told a different story. Mantacc was one of four VTM products included in the investigation. The researchers tested two SARS-CoV-2 st...
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Environmental Sampling in Egg Safety Programs for Cage-Free Systems
2023-11-22
Environmental Sampling in Egg Safety Programs for Cage-Free Systems
Environmental Sampling in Egg Safety Programs for Cage-Free Systems As the egg industry transitions to more cage-free housing systems, there are questions around how best to monitor the environment for pathogens that may impact human health. A study in 2022 examined detection of Listeria, Campylobacter and Salmonella in a cage-free aviary system via different environment...
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How Effectively Can Environmental Sampling of Trees Detect Mammals?
2023-11-22
How Effectively Can Environmental Sampling of Trees Detect Mammals?
How Effectively Can Environmental Sampling of Trees Detect Mammals? New DNA-based techniques offer the potential to revolutionize how scientists monitor mammal populations and distributions. Instead of relying on observation, trapping, or camera footage, environmental DNA (eDNA) methods detect genetic material shed into the local environment. A study in 2023 tested using...
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How Does Environmental Sampling Aid Zoonotic Disease Surveillance?
2023-11-21
How Does Environmental Sampling Aid Zoonotic Disease Surveillance?
How Does Environmental Sampling Aid Zoonotic Disease Surveillance? Environmental sampling techniques like analyzing animal feces, urine and saliva can reveal important information about zoonotic pathogens without needing to directly handle or capture wildlife. This non-invasive approach minimizes disruption of animal habitats while enabling monitoring of microbes that ma...
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Factors Influencing Environmental Sampling You Need To Know
2023-11-21
Factors Influencing Environmental Sampling You Need To Know
Factors Influencing Environmental Sampling You Need To Know How Does Environmental Contamination Occur in Healthcare Settings? Environmental surfaces in healthcare facilities, including bed rails, tables, and medical equipment, can become contaminated with pathogens through indirect transfer from patients or direct shedding from infected patients. These surfaces t...
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Mantacc Recaps an Energizing First Day at MEDICA 2023
2023-11-14
Mantacc Recaps an Energizing First Day at MEDICA 2023
Mantacc Recaps an Energizing First Day at MEDICA 2023 After months of preparation, the first day of MEDICA 2023 has arrived. As the sun rises over Düsseldorf, the Mantacc team is buzzing with excitement for the opening of the world's largest medical trade fair. We're ready to showcase our latest innovative sample collection, viral transport, and IVD con...
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How Proper Fecal Sample Collection Matters in Outcomes
2023-11-14
How Proper Fecal Sample Collection Matters in Outcomes
How Proper Fecal Sample Collection Matters in Outcomes Having robust and reliable fecal samples is the cornerstone of any gut microbiome study. However, fecal material is not homogeneous and requires careful handling to obtain accurate and replicable results. A recent study published in Scientific Reports systematically compared different fecal sample collection and stor...
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