Viral RNA Purification with Redbud NA1
The Wadsworth Center (Albany, New York) recently evaluated Redbud NA1 for its ability to extract viral RNA from clinical samples and viral isolates. Results were presented in Griesemer et al., “Initial Evaluation of a Compact Automated Extraction System for Viral RNA...
2020 End of Year Summary
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, December 31st, 2020 – Redbud Labs (“Redbud”) closed out an active year for new product development. Early in 2020, Redbud Labs announced its ISO certification and an expansion of its product lines. Responding to the COVID-19...
Barriers to sequencing for everyday diagnostics
If it wasn’t clear before COVID-19, it is now: ubiquitous, worldwide testing for infectious diseases is crucial for public health and prosperity. Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are the gold standard for infectious disease diagnosis. Unfortunately, NAATs are...