New portable bird flu detector unveiled
Scientists today revealed a portable bird flu detector that can spot the deadly H5N1 virus in less than 30 minutes.
The palm-sized device uses throat swabs or stool samples from humans and poultry.
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The palm-sized device uses throat swabs or stool samples from humans and poultry.
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