Alternative to Blood Samples For Cancer Patients
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Key Highlights: iSWAB®-DNA ranked highest in ease-of-use category among 10 oral self-collection devices. iSWAB®-DNA ranked 2nd in average user score, while all other tested swab-based devices ranked in the bottom 4. iSWAB®-DNA yielded suitable amounts of DNA across 6 days at room temperature while also…
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As New COVID-19 Variant Spreads Rapid Antigen Testing Found Inefficient
Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Tests Have Reportedly Provided 44% Accuracy The latest COVID-19 variant, Pirola, has raised awareness among scientists due to its increased number of mutations. This new variant is suspected to be stronger and more contagious than previous strains. The concern arises as…
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Child DNA Methylation Study
Does parenting influence child behavior via changes in the child’s DNA methylation? The University of Manchester Metropolitan conducted a study to examine if parenting influences a child's behavior via changes in the child's DNA methylation. This study demonstrated the ability to collect and analyze DNA…
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Got DNA? Simplifying the First Step in Genomic Testing
Today, collecting DNA seems pretty standard, but not everyone can produce and adequate amount of saliva and bacteria can contaminate the sample causing issues to arise downstream. Why did Mawi DNA Technologies create the iSWAB? To improve and simplify biological sample collection and allow for…
READ MOREMawi DNA Technologies Announces distribution agreement with FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical
FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical will be an authorized agent and distributor for Mawi products in Japan to detect viruses such as COVID-19. HAYWARD, CA – October 04, 2021 - Mawi DNA Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation, a leader in…
READ MOREGenetic Database Collection for Turtle Species: Mawi iSWAB-Animal by Conservation Organization
Collecting genetic DNA from turtles is no easy feat, yet Dr. JJ Apodaca and his team at the Tangled Bank Conservation have partnered with Turtle Survival Alliance to embark on a nationwide project to build a spatial genetic database for various turtle species. With the…
READ MOREEnabling Faster, Higher Throughput COVID-19 Testing and Reducing Lab Waste!
What a Waste… Think about the amount of plastic waste clinical laboratories produce each year. Back in 2015, a team of scientists from the University of Exeter calculated that research institutions collectively generate up to 5.5 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. Fast…
READ MOREHelix Achieves A Key Milestone in the Fight Against COVID-19!
Worldwide COVID-19 testing continues to ramp up consistently, predominantly using RT-PCR as the “gold standard". However, more sensitive testing applications are now being introduced. We are proud to announce that Helix has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the FDA for COVID-19 testing using next…
READ MOREWe Were Featured on NBC News!
https://youtu.be/wWzE63JOhSY We are proud to announce that our President and CTO, Dr. Bassam El-Fahmawi, PhD. was interviewed by NBC News Bay Area reporter Bigad Shaban regarding our iSWAB sample collection tube innovation. The primary purpose of the interview was to discuss its impact on corona…
READ MOREEpigenetic Differences in Inflammation Genes and Parental Emotional Availability
Abstract The inflammatory response is an immune defense engaged immediately after injury or infection. Chronic inflammation can be deleterious for various health outcomes and is characterized by high levels of pro-inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), cytokines interleukin 6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor…
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