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Revolutionary Biosensor Detects H5N1 Avian Flu in Minutes

3/5/2025

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A groundbreaking biosensor created by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis can detect airborne H5N1 avian influenza in just five minutes. This innovative tool empowers farmers to monitor virus levels in real-time, potentially safeguarding millions in poultry losses and paving the way for future adaptations to combat other pathogens.

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A groundbreaking biosensor created by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis can detect airborne H5N1 avian influenza in just five minutes. This innovative tool empowers farmers to monitor virus levels in real-time, potentially safeguarding millions in poultry losses and paving the way for future adaptations to combat other pathogens.