All viral load articles
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NewsNew paper-based device boosts HIV test accuracy from dried blood samples
Scientists have trialled a more precise medical device to measure HIV viral loads by engineering a paper device with wax-printed patterns that create precise channels and collection spots, ensuring it consistently collects the same volume of blood.
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NewsHigher viral load during HIV infection can shape viral evolution
A new paper finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral recombination.
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NewsSimulation suggests mutant strains of COVID-19 emerged in response to human behavior
Using artificial intelligence technology and mathematical modeling, researchers have has revealed that human behavior, such as lockdowns and isolation measures, affect the evolution of new strains of COVID-19.
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NewsDigital test directly measures HIV viral load
Researchers have developed a time and cost-efficient digital assay that can directly measure the presence of HIV in a single drop of blood.