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New method to detect white-nose syndrome fungus in bats developed

By Communications and Publishing 2023 (approx.)
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A new test for white-nose syndrome-causing fungus in bats has been developed using a CRISPR biosensor. If white-nose syndrome-causing fungus is present, the reaction tube will glow under UV light.

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