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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A team of professors from the Northwestern Center for Synthetic Biology recently received funding to develop an easy one-step diagnostic test for COVID-19. They hope to have it done by fall in preparation for the predicted resurgence of the virus.

Northwestern Engineering synthetic biologists aim to create one-step diagnostic test for COVID-19

May 18, 2020

Northwestern Engineering synthetic biologists recently received funding to develop a rapid- point-of-need test that can help track infectious diseases, including COVID-19. McCormick prof. and associate...

Northwestern iGEM team advances to international competition

November 7, 2012

For the second year in a row, Northwestern’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team advanced to the World Championship Jamboree after winning a gold medal at the regional competition. The...

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Joshua Leonard