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    Sweeping up dust to detect emerging viruses

    2026-05-19T13:48:00Z

    Gathering dust from buildings may hold promise as a more efficient way to track viral outbreaks in indoor settings, according to a new study.   After collecting nearly 30 vacuumed dust samples from different buildings, researchers simultaneously identified the presence of 54 distinct viruses.

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    Study suggests how to curb spread of mold in future space stations

    2024-09-12T09:46:00Z

    Researchers have created a predictive approach for modeling unintended microbial growth in critical spaces and applied it to life on the International Space Station. The study provides insight into how healthy environments might be maintained during future missions.