Low-power laser can selectively detect coronavirus spike proteins in just five minutes

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Source: NIAID

Researchers have demonstrated a method to detect the presence of viruses quickly, using only a small sample. The light-induced immunoassay coated with novel coronavirus spike proteins was highly sensitive even with weak light like a laser pointer.

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