Testing has played one of the most crucial roles in managing this current global COVID-19 pandemic so far. From helping identify active cases, to tracking those who have been infected and, ultimately, mitigating the spread. Throughout the history of modern medicine, testing has been one of the main tools public health officials have turned to … Continued
Regenerative medicine is a term that refers to a group of biomedical approaches to clinical therapies that may involve the use of stem cells. It is the process of replacing or “regenerating” human cells, tissues or organs to restore, or establish, normal function. The human body is an incredible machine, equipped with the ability to … Continued
With the number of COVID-19 cases rapidly rising, it is important to stay up to date with accurate information surrounding coronavirus testing. Throughout this global pandemic, the internet along with the media have played an essential role in facilitating how we receive information and updates regarding the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Sometimes the information presented is somewhat … Continued
Cell therapies involve the transfer of live cells into a patient to help treat, prevent or potentially cure diseases. One category of cell therapy focuses specifically on the use of stem cells, or cells within the body that have the potential to replace those that are lost through injury or disease. Their versatility and ability … Continued
ThermoGenesis recently announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has accepted a patent application for the company’s new breakthrough lateral flow immunoassay test reader technology. What is an Antibody Lateral Flow Immunoassay Test? An antibody lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) test is a simple diagnostic device used to confirm the presence or … Continued
ThermoGenesis recently announced it has entered into a supply agreement with Biohit Healthcare to distribute its COVID-19 Antibody Test Kit. This agreement is significant because Biohit Healthcare has already received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. What is Emergency Use Authorization? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays an … Continued
Cells are the basic building blocks of all biological life. Within these cells are small sections of proteins in DNA that possess all our genetic information, called genes. According to The Human Genome Project, it’s estimated that humans have between 20,000 and 25,000 genes. These genes all carry vital instructions for making proteins, which in … Continued
As scientists around the world work tirelessly to design new medicines for COVID-19, doctors have turned to convalescent plasma therapy to see if it could be a viable treatment option for coronavirus. While conservative measurements place the widespread availability of a coronavirus vaccine around somewhere in early 2021, convalescent plasma may potentially serve as a … Continued
COVID-19 tests have proven to be crucial in measuring the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and helping us better understand how to navigate the current global pandemic. Testing has received a large amount of media attention in recent months, but the information has not always been clear. The most frequent misconception is that there … Continued
Since the Coronavirus pandemic began, we’ve been bombarded with endless and often competing information. In the ensuing months, the internet, and social media in particular, has been a place where many have gotten their news. Some of that information has been useful, while some of it has just been conspiracy theories and outright false claims. … Continued