Synthetic gene fragments from SARS-CoV-2 can help produce accurate diagnostic tests

Synthetic gene fragments from SARS-CoV-2 can help produce accurate diagnostic tests

Synthetic gene fragments from SARS-CoV-2 can help produce accurate diagnostic tests

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have produced synthetic gene fragments from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This material, which is non-infectious and safe to handle, can help manufacturers produce more accurate and reliable diagnostic tests for the disease.