A lack of coronavirus testing leads researchers to manufacture reagents for new tests

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A lack of coronavirus testing leads researchers to manufacture reagents for new tests

On a nearly deserted campus, volunteer Georgia Tech researchers burn the midnight oil to produce important enzymes that make coronavirus test kits work. They plan to create enough for hundreds of tests per day. Credit: Georgia Tech / Karcz / Glass / Brumfield

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  • Created By: Ben Brumfield
  • Created On: Apr 22, 2020 - 8:29am
  • Last Updated: Apr 22, 2020 - 8:29am