Startups Apply Powerful Genetic Sequencing Technique to Covid-19 Battle
Companies say the new tests could improve understanding of the coronavirus and detect other infections a Covid-19 patient might have
November 19, 2020
Startups are seeking to use a powerful new genetic-sequencing technique called metagenomic testing to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic. While useful for research and diagnosis of infectious diseases in general, leaders of these startups also see several benefits for combating the pandemic, including the potential to improve understanding of the new virus and detect other infections that a Covid-19 patient might also have.
