G.B.S.N.P. Varma

G.B.S.N.P. Varma is a freelance journalist based in India. His work appeared in Science Careers, Earth Island Journal, Fountain Ink magazine, The Caravan magazine, and others.

Articles by G.B.S.N.P. Varma

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Assay for Sickle Cell Anemia Is Repurposed to Diagnose COVID-19

G.B.S.N.P. Varma | Nov 18, 2020 | 5 min read

A CRISPR-based, paper-strip test developed by Indian researchers performs as well as real-time PCR in identifying the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and returns results within an hour.