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UofT researchers develop at-home test detecting COVID-19
Enter a new method of antigen testing from researchers at the University of Toronto. A group of researchers spanning six different departments within U of T and two external research institutes have developed a device to detect SARS-CoV-2 particles from a person’s saliva within five minutes. The best part? It can be used by anyone in the comfort of their own home — no chemical reagents are required, and the test does not have to be sent to a laboratory.
PharmSci PH.D. student participates in UofT three minute thesis finals
As a Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD student in a research-intensive program, Hanie Yousefi wanted to build on her academic work and develop new skills by participating in a competition focused on communicating to a general audience.
UofT researchers are developing an accurate COVID-19 test
Amid a rise in positive COVID-19 cases – and a reported backlog to book tests and receive results in Ontario – Health Canada has approved four rapid-testing devices that could return results within 15 minutes. University of Toronto researchers, meantime, are working on an approach that could produce results in five.
How a bacteria-detecting film could identify contaminated food
It's impossible to tell if meat is contaminated with potentially deadly E. coli bacteria by simply smelling or looking at it, but one day a glance at the plastic packaging could let consumers know if it's safe to eat. That's the hope of a team of researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/salmonella-listeria-dna-ultraviolet-light-1.4736801