By Conor Hale
Researchers in California aim to develop a new CRISPR-based test for COVID-19 that can be read anytime, anywhere, by turning a basic smartphone camera into a microscope capable of detecting the coronavirus’ genetic material.
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By Beth Snyder Bulik
The FDA commissioner chosen by President-elect Joe Biden faces a uniquely challenging tenure from day one. Before Biden announces his selection, we'd like Fierce Pharma readers to weigh in on the best man or woman to serve as the nation’s next top drug regulator.
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By Paige Minemyer
UnitedHealth Group and Eli Lilly are teaming up to further study the effects of the drugmaker's antibody therapy bamlanivimab in high-risk COVID-19 patients.
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By Conor Hale
While the seasonal flu is seeing lower activity than usual for this time of year in the U.S., daily counts of cases and deaths from COVID-19 are at an all-time high—and the FDA is continuing to prepare for the dangerous intersection of these two infectious diseases.
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By Eric Sagonowsky,Angus Liu,Kyle Blankenship,Conor Hale,Fraiser Kansteiner
Biden pegged California's Attorney General as his choice for HHS Secretary. The FDA OK'd its first at-home test for detecting COVID-19 and influenza. Qiagen launched a blood test to track T-cell activity. Californian researchers are plotting a CRISPR-based COVID test that works on a smartphone. And the U.K. will kick off its vaccination drive Tuesday.
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By Healthcare Staff
Follow along with the latest COVID-19 news straight from the Fierce Healthcare team.
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By Ben Adams
Canada’s speedy R&D engine AbCellera, now world-renowned for its tech producing the Eli Lilly COVID-19 drug authorized by the FDA, has set terms for a monster IPO.
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By Paige Minemyer
While the continued climb of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is pushing many Americans' resiliency to the limits, there are signs that some are adapting to the challenging circumstances, a new study from Cigna shows.
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By Conor Hale
Qiagen has launched a new COVID-19 blood test designed for researchers trying to uncover the intricacies of the body’s immune response to the novel coronavirus.
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