Can PCR prevent us from the next pandemic?
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Can PCR prevent us from the next pandemic?
05/10/2023
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Remember the situation we found ourselves in in 2020?
We were faced with an invisible threat, and no one knew where the Covid 19 virus lurked or who carried the infamous virus.
In our gripping story, scientists in white coats, get to the bottom of the virus with a secret weapon. The PCR test. It is used to amplify tiny fragments of viral RNA from a sample.
And the result? A definite yes or no to the presence of the virus, and with astonishing precision. This PCR test was not only a diagnostic tool, but also our protector, helping us to detect and isolate virus carriers and even identify new variants.
But how in detail does the PCR test work now and can it help us prevent the next pandemic? See for yourself.