Reducing COVID-19 isolation times (IMAGE) Kyoto University Caption In this study, a multi-national effort that included researchers at the Institute for Advanced Study of Biology (ASHBi), Kyoto University, Japan, uses a mathematical simulator of the SARS-COV-2 dynamics to demonstrate that the number of days can be reduced for many patients if PCR tests are used. Credit Kana Ariga / LAIMAN Usage Restrictions Please credit Kana Ariga / LAIMAN License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.