The Science Behind Modern Pregnancy Tests

Jun 04, 2024

The first pregnancy tests required injecting a woman’s urine into rodents or frogs and waiting for the animals to ovulate to confirm a positive result. The advent of antigen detection technology and rapid antibody production eliminated animal-dependent testing and made it possible for women to test for pregnancy early and at home.

Download this Drug Discovery News milestone article to explore the major developments that led to the modern pregnancy test and laid the foundation for other types of rapid antigen-based diagnostic applications, such as COVID-19 tests.

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