New biosensor detects avian influenza virus in minutes

Quick identification of **avian influenza** infection in **poultry** is critical to controlling outbreaks, but current detection methods can require several days to produce results. A **new biosensor** developed at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) can detect avian influenza in just minutes. In addition to being a rapid test, the biosensor is economical, field-deployable, sensitive to different viral strains and requires no labels or reagents. "PhysOrg.com":[ http://www.physorg.com/news110115421.html]

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