Scientists develop low-cost handheld sensor test for airborne bird flu
Researchers have developed a prototype sensor that detects a virus that causes bird flu (H5N1) in air samples. The low-cost handheld sensor detects the virus at levels below an infectious dose and could lead to rapid aerosol testing for airborne avian influenza.
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