New Version of Omicron COVID-19 Variant Recently Detected; 'Stealth' Variant May Be Harder to Track

Medicine & Technology Dec 15, 2021

Scientists have discovered a new version of the Omicron COVID-19 variant that is spreading seven times so far across Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

New Nanopore Sensor for COVID-19 Detection: Simpler, Faster, Same Accurate Results as PCR Tests in 2 Hours

Oct 10, 2021

A research team developed an extremely sensitive nanopore sensor that particularly identifies COVID-19 viruses and other human adenoviruses in an assortment of samples like a serum, saliva, or environmental specimens like wastewater.

Pet Owners Can Easily Transfer COVID-19 Infection to Their Cats, Dogs [Study]

Jul 02, 2021

Cases of pet owners transmitting COVID-19 infection to their dog or cat have been documented previously although are considered to be an insignificant risk to public health.