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How does the coronavirus test work? 5 questions answered

  • Written by Maureen Ferran, Associate Professor of Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology
The U.S. has been scrambling to get testing for the coronavirus up to speed.AP Photo/Francois Mori

The U.S. government is fighting to contain and slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Testing is central to these efforts. Molecular biologist and viral researcher Maureen Ferran answers some basic questions about how these diagnostic tests work...

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