NASHVILLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–October 6, 2022–
A manuscript detailing an in-depth analysis by Aegis Sciences Corporation and Walgreens has been published in PLOS ONE yesterday. The manuscript, Validation of Reduced S-Gene Target Performance and Failure of SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Variant Surveillance, highlights a unique methodology developed through the work of both organizations to create a system of more comprehensive early warning during times of emergence of new viral variants.
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