A new diagnostic tool developed by researchers can test for SARS-CoV-2 and Zika virus with the same or better accuracy as high-precision PCR tests in a matter of hours. Over the past four years, many ...

A 20-second Covid test developed in Israel delivers results that are almost as good as the gold-standard PCR test – but at a fraction of the cost. Like any over-the-counter antigen test, it uses a ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- As things open back up, we're seeing some places require COVID-19 testing. At-home rapid COVID tests can produce results in minutes. To find out how they work and just how effective ...

Almost five years in, it’s important to understand why PCR tests are the ones you want when accurate testing is important. The difference between a PCR and a Rapid Antigen Test What you normally think ...

At-home coronavirus screening has become a way of life for many Californians, but some medical experts are now cautioning that one test may not be enough to definitively determine whether someone is ...

Lateral flow tests (LFTs) are quick and easy to take at home, giving a result within 20-30 minutes. They look for proteins on the surface of the virus, which are easily detected. However, they have a ...

Free COVID-19 rapid tests from the federal government are starting to arrive in mailboxes. With a half-billion of these at-home tests being sent out right now, 5 On Your Side wanted to know how ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Victoria Song is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of ...

Prefer an adorable dog licking your face over an invasive swab up the nose? That's a research-driven option now in testing for the coronavirus. Trained dogs have shown signs of being more effective at ...

A feasibility study in Germany found that concertgoers strongly supported medical detection dogs for COVID-19 screening, with ...