Providing hope on the bird flu front, Washington University engineers have built a sensor that can detect the presence of bird flu particles within minutes. The proof of concept mini fridge-size machine detects viral particles in the air using so-called “wet cyclone” technology. It sucks in air, spins it in liquid to trap particles and sends an alert when it detects the virus. Although qualitative, the quick detection could allow farmers to separate infected animals from healthy ones, potentially avoiding full depopulations.
Source: St. Louis Public Radio, March 3, 2025. Link
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