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Air quality monitor detects coronavirus in near real time

03 Aug 2023 Isabelle Dumé
Artist's impression of the air quality monitor, showing a test strip and a whirlwind of air containing viral particles being sucked into it
A proof-of-concept air quality monitor can detect live SARS-CoV-2 virus in indoor environments. The monitor uses a biosensor made with nanobodies that is integrated into an air sampler based on wet cyclone technology. (Courtesy: Joseph Puthussery)
A new air quality monitor can detect any variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in near real time. The firs

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