Advanced Animal Diagnostics (AAD) usually makes tests to help farmers monitor the health of their livestock. But in the age of coronavirus, the Research Triangle Park company is pivoting.
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A Duke University-led task force is working to ensure Duke Health and UNC Health do not experience a medical equipment supply shortage by using Duke’s 3D printing technology to create reusable medical face shields.
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In an extensive interview with WRAL’s David Crabtree, UNC researcher Dr. Ralph Baric provides an overview of the ongoing battle against the coronavirus.
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Morrisville-based BioMedomics, a small diagnostics company supported by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, has partnered with BD (Becton Dickinson & Co.) to launch its new blood test for COVID-19 that can detect the infection within 15 minutes.
Read MoreThe US Food and Drug Administration has issued its first emergency use authorization for a coronavirus test that looks for antibodies in the blood. It’s from Researh Triangle Park-based Cellex.
Read MoreDuke University’s Clinical Research Institute is launching a study to determine whether the drug hydroxychloroquine can be used to prevent COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers. And the institute can draw upon as much as $50 million for the program.
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