Testarea apelor uzate din avioane ar putea ajuta oamenii de știință să detecteze din timp următoarea pandemie

A pilot program shows that testing wastewater from airplanes can detect viruses earlier than current methods, aiding pandemic preparedness. The study, conducted by U.S. and UK health agencies, analyzed wastewater from international flights, revealing high pathogen concentrations. Nearly 75% of samples tested positive for respiratory pathogens, including flu and COVID-19 viruses. This approach could enhance global biosecurity and provide early warning for emerging health threats. Implementing this model globally may improve response strategies and reduce drastic measures during outbreaks.