Topic: Thermo Fisher

3 chapters across the catalog

Post Orange
Episode 1289 17:55 - 22:14

1289: Post Orange

Analytical Chemistry Perspective on High-Throughput PCR Equipment

A PhD in analytical chemistry provides technical insight into high-throughput PCR equipment from companies like Cepheid and Thermo Fisher. The expert confirms that 45 cycles are standard under current FDA emergency protocols but cites an MIT study suggesting that amplification becomes linear or plateaus after 29 cycles. The discussion concludes that the current testing regime is more of a "process" than a definitive diagnostic test.

Deplatformed Duo
Episode 1280 25:21 - 29:42

1280: Deplatformed Duo

Thermo Fisher Assay, WHO PCR Accuracy Claims

A Thermo Fisher assay instruction sheet reportedly recommends 45 cycles for PCR testing, significantly higher than the standard 30 cycles. Maria Van Kerkhove of the World Health Organization defended the accuracy of PCR tests in a media briefing, emphasizing their global credibility. However, the lack of transparency regarding specific cycle counts used in different countries suggests a potential for manipulating data to justify lockdowns.

Radioactive Butts
Episode 255 40:24 - 44:17

255: Radioactive Butts

Thermo Instrument Systems, Body Scanner Patent History

The financial history of body scanner technology is traced to a company called IRT, which sold its patents during a bankruptcy case to Thermo Instrument Systems (now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific). The hosts suggest the bankruptcy may have been engineered by pulling government contracts to allow a larger entity to acquire the intellectual property. They note the massive revenue growth of these companies following the government's mandate for new security hardware.