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US Navy pushes DNA battlefield test for unknown biothreats
Key Takeaways
- The US Naval Research Laboratory developed portable devices for field identification of biological threats.
- The system analyzes DNA and RNA and is intended to detect unknown and bioengineered agents.
- The report says results can be produced in under 30 minutes.
- The equipment is designed for field use by relatively untrained soldiers, reducing reliance on large mobile labs.
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DT Editorial Team··via newatlas.com