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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fast and inexpensive technique used to "amplify" - copy - small segments of DNA to enable testing.

FDA grants yet another EUA for RNA Extraction-Free Covid-19 Assay

A SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic test which eliminates the costly and time-consuming step of RNA extraction. As opposed to most other molecular assays that rely on RNA extraction and qRT-PCR

Mixing Covid Vaccines May Not Be a Great Idea, Research Shows

Research from, Oxford's Com-Cov study highlights how mixing vaccine brands during follow-up covid vaccinations increases the risk of mild to moderate side effects.

Not Simply Masking, But Double Masking Is Needed

Masks need to be more efficient, and therein lies the rationale for double masking. Increased transmissibility in new variants should be all the justification we need.