Costa Rican scientists develop saliva tests for quick COVID-19 detection
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica Scientists from the three principal public universities in Costa Rica, the University of Costa Rica, the Technologic University and the National University, completed the first prototype of saliva tests for a speedy diagnosis of COVID-19.
After almost a month of investigation and the support of more than 20 specialists, the scientists begin with the verification phase of the saliva tests they are developing for the fast diagnosis of COVID-19.
With the use of synthetic genes also designed by the scientists, the preliminary results obtained so far are successful, according to the scientists.