Nature.com July 13, 2026 • 16:18

This microbiologist endured a four-year court battle over COVID-19 tests - Nature

This microbiologist endured a four-year court battle over COVID-19 tests - Nature

Linda Guamán wanted to serve her country, but became mired in a political controversy that led to her being arrested and facing years in prison.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping across the world in February 2020, Linda Guamán, a microbiologist at the University UTE in Quito, was ready to serve her country. Ecuador announced its first… [+8030 chars]

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