A Guide to UK Biosecurity and Biosafety Regulations

by Virology Research Services | May 21, 2023 | VRS Blog

In our previous Biosafety blog, we discussed whether virus research can be considered safe (https://virologyresearchservices.com/2022/07/21/is-virus-research-safe/). In this post, we build on that by discussing the often confused topics of Biosafety and Biosecurity....

Air-liquid interface testing services

by Virology Research Services | Apr 21, 2023 | Virus Methods, VRS Blog

Welcome to our blog about air-liquid interface (ALI) testing services. As the demand for more effective and reliable preclinical models continues to grow, the use of ALI technology has become increasingly popular. At Virology Research Services, we provide ALI testing...

Understanding the HAI Assay

by Virology Research Services | Apr 7, 2023 | Virus Methods, VRS Blog

Navigating the intricacies of immunity against the influenza virus is no easy task, but the hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) assay has proven to be a powerful asset in this complex puzzle. As a vital tool in virology and immunology research, the HAI assay provides...

The Hemagglutination Assay

by Virology Research Services | Mar 28, 2023 | Virus Methods, VRS Blog

Every year, influenza wreaks havoc on our health, but have you ever wondered how scientists detect and measure the amount of flu virus in a sample? The answer lies in a unique property of a key viral protein and an assay called the hemagglutination assay....

How to test if a liquid is antiviral: Suspension test for virucidal activity

by Virology Research Services | Mar 10, 2023 | Virus Methods, VRS Blog

When to use a suspension test We perform suspension tests to test whether a liquid formulation is virucidal. And if so, the most important thing is that this test also tells us how strong the virucidal activity is. These tests are especially useful in making choices...