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How Much Is Enough: Real-Time Detection and Identification of Biological Weapon Agents
Overview Real-time bio-sensors presently used by the military do not satisfy the requirements for a civilian environment. More sophisticated BW sensors are needed with false positives and false negatives minimized and addressed. Expert first responders and health professionals in a few cities are becoming familiar with Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based sensors, but are mostly unaware of other real-time BW DI possibilities in the R&D pipeline. The aim of this paper is to provide individuals outside of the BW research community with an overview of the current-status and future prospects for real-time BW detection and identification.
| Publisher | U.S. Department of Energy | File Format | PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5 |
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| Date Published | December 2004 | Downloads | 8 |
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