University Steps up Search for Disease-Spreading Threats

University steps up search for disease-spreading threats

The University of Minnesota is stepping up efforts to identify biological threats that could trigger an epidemic, launching an institute to track disease-spreading infectious pathogens at the genetic level and monitor wastewater statewide.

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University of Minnesota launches infectious disease institute to search for disease-spreading threats

Director says institute's infectious disease monitoring fills a vital role amid federal funding cuts by the Trump administration that are weakening global surveillance.