Singapore scientists invent quick bird flu test
27th Sep 2005, 11:52 GMT
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Scientists in Singapore said on Tuesday they have developed a test kit which can detect bird flu infections in poultry within four hours -- a tool which could help health officials control the spread of the deadly virus.
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