Chai

Molecular Biology for Everyone. Creators of #openqpcr. Applying qPCR to research, education, brewing, and more.

[Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH @JenniferNuzzo]

New from @EmilyPondMPH and me in @nytopinion:

Covid Vaccines Aren’t Enough. We Need More Tests.

https://t.co/KvHpPGidaf

[Brown University School of Public Health @Brown_SPH]

The @Brown_SPH together with the @RockefellerFdn and the @HarvardGH have created a COVID-19 Testing Communications Toolkit. This free, public resource is for anyone looking to communicate the importance of COVID-19 #testing to communities across America. https://t.co/UlgGRCrkAo

[Chai @chaibio]

Rapid antigen tests miss 1 in 5 active COVID infections. "The evidence suggests that Lateral Flow Tests miss too many infected cases to be used to rule out infection, which limits their usefulness" - @guardian.

#pcrcovidtestmanufacturer #GoldStandard

[Royal Statistical Society @RoyalStatSoc]

Our president, @srichardson962 and co-chair of our working group on diagnostic tests, @deeksj in the @guardian today on the need for more evidence on the accuracy of lateral flow tests
https://t.co/7pE6ETSSF7

[Chai @chaibio]

Our COVID-19 Saliva-based Surveillance Test is a low-cost, easy, and sustainable solution for K-12 schools, to support students and teachers returning to school safely.

#reopensafely #schooltesting #pcrcovidtest

https://t.co/Dq5uvg6wOk

[Chai @chaibio]

In a @RockefellerFdn report, ~70% of workplaces, out of >1,000 companies are #testing their employees for COVID.

"Testing remains the most effective way to measure and confirm the success of virus mitigation efforts."

Learn more: https://t.co/VafQAzkmX8
#CovidTesting

[Chai @chaibio]

We've been growing and are hiring for a Software Engineering Manager! Come join the Chai family! #hiring #softwareengineeringmanager #openqPCR https://t.co/wbeRiSRftE

[Chai @chaibio]

Tomorrow's the deadline for submission for the #biosurveillance challenge grant! Submit a project proposal for a chance to win the Open qPCR machine and PCR master mixes, in addition to getting your experiment fully funded! @lets_experiment

https://t.co/N9KE1vQtLu

[Chai @chaibio]

COVID-19 testing is still key to re-opening safely, even in the midst of vaccinations. Testing provides information on asymptomatic cases and provides an essential layer of protection. #ReopenSafely #surveillancetesting #CovidTesting

[NYSUT @nysut]

Routine COVID-19 testing "provides communities with clear assurance that cases, specifically asymptomatic cases, are low or, hopefully, non-existent in their school buildings," says @AndyPallotta. https://t.co/xu8KPK5anh #ReopenSafely

[Chai @chaibio]

There's only 2 days left to participate in this exciting challenge grant! Enter for the opportunity to win PCR reagents and an Open qPCR machine.

$5,000 will be distributed proportionally to winners. @lets_experiment

#pcr #biosurveillance

[iGEM Community @iGEMCommunity]

Do you have an idea for a Biosurveillance project?

@lets_experiment, an iGEM Startup, wants to support examples of how to best apply new technologies for a healthier & safer planet.

Realize your ideas by applying for a $5,000 grant by Experiment!

https://t.co/AUJ3CGTM7W

[Chai @chaibio]

3 more days to submit your #biosurveillance proposal to @lets_experiment at https://t.co/N9KE1vQtLu. Apply for the chance to win a Open qPCR, PCR reagents, and get your experiment fully funded! Final date for submission is April 15!

#surveillance #pcr

[Chai @chaibio]

Watch our newest video to learn more about how you can detect COVID within two hours with our simple, saliva-based surveillance testing solution: https://t.co/4cukut9COn

Start testing today: https://t.co/fXKVO9cBi3

#covid #testing #surveillance #salivatest #pooledcovidtesting

[Chai @chaibio]

Are saliva-based COVID tests as accurate as swab tests? Find out at: https://t.co/vm4GZDkLqI

#salivatesting #CovidTesting
#salivacovid

[Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH @JenniferNuzzo]

I'm worried that testing is declining in the US. Some of this may be due to falling # of infections, but more b/c of shift in focus to vaccination. As we continue to worry about variants, now is not the time to dial back our surveillance. https://t.co/W1YKuOHwUf

[Chai @chaibio]

Attention all scientists! If you have a #biosurveillance project or idea you’ve been sitting on, enter your proposal at https://t.co/rSFtkJ2tn6 @lets_experiment for the opportunity to get fully funded. We’re sponsoring this challenge with an Open qPCR and PCR reagents.

[Chai @chaibio]

Check out a feature of @MisericordiaU using our saliva-based, 2-hour, on-site surveillance solution: https://t.co/9CD0rlgLlm.

"It’s going to keep the campus healthier and safer." - @CitizensVoice @cvmikebuffer interviewing Heidi Manning, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

[Chai @chaibio]

One mode of COVID transmission is through surfaces contaminated with viral particles. Detect #Coronavirus on surfaces in under two hours and get early warning of infection with our Coronavirus surface swabbing solution today.

Learn more at: https://t.co/kyefw0ZiUf

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

Excellent new review of what we know about transmissibility and transmission of respiratory viruses (would also have been good if it had been published a year ago) https://t.co/MkMalmaM4t by @nancyleung_hk @NatureRevMicro Access also https://t.co/uaUZ42b3IQ

[Chai @chaibio]

Got an idea for a #biosurveillance experiment? Start a project at https://t.co/rSFtkJ2tn6 for the chance to win an Open qPCR and PCR reagents. Get your project fully funded at @lets_experiment! #openqpcr

[Chai @chaibio]

Update: Chai has confirmed through BLAST analysis that all of our COVID assays detect the Brazilian and Californian variants (P.1 and B.1.427 + B.1.429).

Check out the FAQs: https://t.co/kcCkKz5Uoi

#salivacovidtest #pcrcovidtest

[Chai @chaibio]

Calling all scientists! We’re sponsoring the Biosurveillance Experiment Challenge and contributing to an Open qPCR. If you have an experimental idea around #biosurveillance or #environmentalmonitoring, start a project at https://t.co/hOMaciEIO1 @lets_experiment.

[Chai @chaibio]

Chai’s SalivaDx and Surveillance COVID-19 assays detect the United Kingdom and South Africa variants. We are continually monitoring for new information on developing variants.

Learn more in the FAQs section: https://t.co/nEYeUljQ17

#salivatest #pcrtest #COVIDsurveillance