A much more sensitive fentanyl detection strip, thanks to physics

Following the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, lateral flow assays (LFAs)—the category of test strips in which the ...
The Scientist

Accessible Lateral Flow Assays: Test to Treat, Test to Protect

Scientists and public health experts built the COVID-19 pandemic response on years of experience navigating infectious disease outbreaks. Although lateral flow immunoassays have been central to ...
IFLScience

Can COVID Lateral Flow Tests Still Detect The New Variant JN.1?

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
The New York Times

New Covid Tests Are Here. They Test for Flu, Too.

So when and how should you use them? By Dani Blum Yet again this winter, millions of Americans will wonder if a nagging cough or body aches is a sign they’re coming down with Covid or the flu. This ...
IFLScience

New Liquid Crystal COVID-19 Test Could Be Quicker And More Accurate Than Lateral Flow

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...