David Grenache, PhD[email protected]InflammationInterleukin-6 testing grows rapidly, with limited evidence of utilityCytokines are small proteins released by many different types of cells, including the white blood cells of the immune system. Cytokines help regulate the immune system's response to an infection and cause inflammation. The storm happens when the release of cytokines goes into an uncontrolled overdrive causing hyperinflammation which damages the body's organs. In the lungs, this inflammation causes fluid to accumulate in the airspaces which then leads to ARDS.June 8, 2020COVID-19Opening the magic box: Lab professionals reveal their value during COVID-19The SARS-CoV-2 testing bottleneck -- though now slowly opening -- has dramatically underscored just how crucial diagnostic testing is to individual and public health. Not knowing quickly and accurately who has been infected with the virus has complicated care for patients suspected of having COVID-19 illness and hamstrung public health attempts to control and contain the virus's spread. This knowledge also will be crucial as the country grapples with reopening the economy.April 19, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesCollaborationVertex to pay $25M upfront to scale cell manufacturing technologyAs part of the deal, Vertex was also willing to pay up to $215 million in milestones achieved in connection with the development of a scaled-up process for fully differentiated islet cells.LawsuitU.K. Patents Court rules Bio-Techne patents invalid in infringement lawsuitPoint-of-Care TestingScout secures CARB-X grant to advance diagnostic test developmentSequencingMission Bio launches new features for Tapestri platformSponsor ContentVisit our Molecular Diagnostics Community
