National Institute of Virology (NIV) scientists have developed a unique technology which would revolutionize the procedure of testing deadly viruses. A compound has been discovered which when added to blood collection tubes would render many viruses non-infectious, without affecting the virus cell structure.
It is proved to be beneficial in various ways like: Elimination of the risks involved in handling and testing the deadly viruses at small laboratories Reduction in huge expenses on logistics and diagnosis Highly secured bio safety labs are not a necessity Avoiding the delay in diagnosis Protection of laboratory workers from direct infection by the virus Safe experimentation on small scale Cost effective technology This technology is being handed over to ICMR for its commercial transfer to industry. These reagents or chemicals which render virus inactive remain stable at room…
