June 24, 2021

MicroGenDx Acquires Sequencing Lab RTL Genomics

MicroGenDx said that it has acquired next-generation sequencing laboratory RTL Genomics. MicroGenDx, which provides sequencing- and PCR-based microbial testing for clinical diagnostic applications, said the deal would help expand its capabilities in nonclinical primary research. MicroGenDx said it has built a reference database of over 50,000 microbial species based on ITS and 16S sequencing and that the addition of RTL will help it create a similar database with whole-genome sequencing.
September 11, 2020

How to Get a Quick Covid Test for Travel

Many of us would like to ensure we’re coronavirus-free before we travel. After all, nobody wants to infect Grandma or unknowingly spreading the virus to another state—or, even worse, a remote island. Thankfully, it’s recently become much easier to get quick Covid test results, no public-health clinic or testing site necessary.
September 8, 2020

Covid-19 test results for travel: How to time it for an international trip

After our summer of housebound limbo, a handful of international travel options are finally opening back up, with conditions. So how do you meet the Covid-19 safety requirements for your dream destination — or at least one that’s allowing in American tourists?
September 8, 2020

Have Covid-19 test results, will travel

(CNN) — After our summer of housebound limbo, a handful of international travel options are finally opening back up, with conditions. So how do you meet the Covid-19 safety requirements for your dream destination — or at least one that’s allowing in American tourists?