New COVID-19 variant 'Cicada' is spreading. What to know about BA.3.2.

A COVID mutation that previously went under the radar, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 states, said the CDC. Nicknamed ...

New COVID Variant BA.3.2 Found in 25 States: What Are Symptoms?

BA.3.2 is a heavily mutated Omicron subvariant first detected in South Africa in 2024 and now confirmed in more than 20 ...

A much more sensitive fentanyl detection strip, thanks to physics

Following the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, lateral flow assays (LFAs)—the category of test strips in which the ...
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Can COVID Lateral Flow Tests Still Detect The New Variant JN.1?

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

A new COVID variant is spreading — and these at-home tests are a smart buy right now

With a new variant on the rise, now's a good time to stock up.