Rapid COVID-19 antibody detection with time‐resolved fluorescence immunoassay
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to wreak its havoc across the globe. This RNA virus is highly infectious and has infected over 188 million people worldwide, claiming more than 4 million lives. Scientists believe early detection of SARS-CoV-2 is vital as it prevents further transmission by separating healthy individuals from patients with COVID-19.
COVID-19 antibody detection
At present, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. RT-PCR is a nuclear-derived method for detecting the presence of specific genetic material in any pathogen, including a SARS-CoV-2. Another technique used for diagnosis is serologic testing, which detects antibody dynamics developed as a response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Ms. Agnès Mukayiranga, specialist in the coordination of crop innovation and technology transfer within RAB
The observation that emerges in order to achieve sufficient and quality food for Rwanda is that there is an urgent need to harmonize the agricultural policies in place in the country, according to Ms. Agnès Mukayiranga, specialist in the coordination of crop innovation and technology transfer within the Rwanda AgricultureBoard (RAB).
“There is a need to harmonize the agricultural policies in place that govern the harvesting and storage of crops, their marketing, and the use of soil, seeds and inputs. All these policies are in place and play a role in making agriculture that supports the population more productive. Our wish is to see how these policies can be coordinated and harmonized like value chains. When the cropping season ends, another policy that governs harvesting, drying and conservation is put in place, then follows the policy of transport to markets, the policy