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30 Jul 2025

New test reduces time to diagnose viral infections from hours to minutes

IMB-CNM has created a portable and inexpensive device that detects viral RNA in 40 minutes, compared to the hours it takes for methods such as PCR testing. The instrument, tested to detect SARS-CoV-2, could be adapted to diagnose other infectious diseases, which, together with its portability and low cost, opens the door to its use in developing countries