Ohio State University: Sweeping up dust to detect emerging viruses
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Sweeping up dust to detect emerging viruses
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Gathering dust from buildings may hold promise as a more efficient way to track viral outbreaks in indoor settings, according to a new study.
After collecting nearly 30 vacuumed dust samples from places like schools, university residence halls and office buildings, researchers simultaneously identified the . . .
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Sweeping up dust to detect emerging viruses
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Gathering dust from buildings may hold promise as a more efficient way to track viral outbreaks in indoor settings, according to a new study.
After collecting nearly 30 vacuumed dust samples from places like schools, university residence halls and office buildings, researchers simultaneously identified the . . .