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Advances in Covid-19 Testing
2:54:55 - 3:00:19 (05:23)
Michael Minna's innovative idea of developing an inexpensive, self-administered Covid-19 test could potentially help with scaling testing efforts. A PCR test can check for viral RNA in cells and mucus and determine whether someone is shedding the virus, stopping transmission up to a million copies of RNA.
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This podcast episode discusses the common misconception that the viral load detected through COVID-19 testing indicates how much virus a person has.
2:54:55 - 2:57:40 (02:44)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the common misconception that the viral load detected through COVID-19 testing indicates how much virus a person has. It explains the process of testing and the significance of viral load in understanding the progression of the virus in the body.
ChapterAdvances in Covid-19 Testing
Episode#216 – Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Michael Minna, last year had an idea of making a stick or piece of paper that would cost less than a buck, which could be used to suck on the saliva for COVID-19 testing and then within four or five days, it would peak for shedding if you're infected.
2:57:40 - 3:00:19 (02:38)
Summary
Michael Minna, last year had an idea of making a stick or piece of paper that would cost less than a buck, which could be used to suck on the saliva for COVID-19 testing and then within four or five days, it would peak for shedding if you're infected.