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Highlights
C&EN: Accuracy of COVID-19 antibody tests questioned
29 June 2020Systematic review finds that the quality of diagnostic results strongly depends on when patient samples were taken.
C&EN: Developing countries face diagnostic challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic surges
26 June 2020The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics is at the forefront of efforts to expand testing in low- and middle-income countries.
C&EN: Electrochemistry cuts CO₂ footprint of synthesizing ethylene oxide
12 June 2020Strategy adds to toolkit for greening the chemical industry.
C&EN: X-ray method solves mystery of metallic ammonia
05 June 2020Researchers study how solvated electrons behave inside the classic reagent used in Birch reductions.
C&EN: Genetically-engineered malaria vaccines show promise in the clinic
21 May 2020Inoculating people with weakened parasites may generate stronger immune response than the current malaria vaccine.
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