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Scientists Rapidly Develop Hantavirus Test

Updated 2026-05-18 18:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Researchers at the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory developed a PCR test for the Andes virus in just one weekend to address a deadly cruise ship outbreak.

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How scientists developed a hantavirus PCR test in a weekend

Researchers at the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory worked round the clock to develop a test for the Andes virus at the center of the deadly cruise ship outbreak

2026-05-18 17:45 UTC