A quicker, cheaper SARS virus detector -- one easily customizable for other targets

Members of a USC-led research team say they've made a big improvement in a new breed of electronic detectors for viruses and other biological materials ? one that may be a valuable addition to the battle against epidemics. It consists of a piece of synthetic antibody attached to a nanowire that's attached to an electrical base, immersed in liquid.

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