China science, technology news summary -- Feb. 1

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BEIJING, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

NUCLEIC TEST KIT FOR NOVEL CORONAVIRUS

Experts have developed a rapid nucleic test kit for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the city of Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province.

The kit can detect the virus within eight to 15 minutes, according to the city bureau of science and technology.

The kit has high sensitivity and is easy to use and transport, according to the bureau. It will be vital for the prevention and control of the epidemic.

EFFORTS TO DEVELOP NOVEL CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

A group of Chinese institutions is stepping up vaccine development for the novel coronavirus.

China's prestigious Tsinghua University has set up a research team with rich experience in developing vaccines and agents against coronaviruses known to infect humans, including the SARS virus.

Lead researcher Zhang Linqi said developing a vaccine against the virus will be much easier than finding an HIV vaccine. His team is also working with hospitals across China to conduct clinical trials. Enditem

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