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Innovative Wastewater Monitoring for Early Virus Detection and Prevention

Researchers in Texas utilized wastewater monitoring to detect a bird flu outbreak signal before it was identified in dairy cows. By analyzing genetic material in samples, they can identify various viruses, providing a potential early warning system for pandemics like the H5N1 virus affecting farm bird flocks.

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