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Bioscience /Biosecurity

Biosurveillance

News and Updates

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NIST Develops Genetic Material for Validating H5N1 Bird Flu Diagnostic Tests

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NIST Partners With the Gates Foundation to Develop Breathalyzers for Malaria and Tuberculosis

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NIST Develops Yeast Material for Training First Responders on Biothreats

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Blog Posts

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How Measurement Science Can Help Protect Us From Viruses

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Measuring the Accuracy of PCR Tests Can Improve Health Care Beyond COVID-19

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