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  • U of I researchers develop all-species coronavirus test

    Jul 6, 2023 10:15 am by Diana YatesImpact
    Illinois pathobiology professor Ying Fang and her colleagues developed a reliable coronavirus test that can be used to detect and monitor infection in wild and domesticated animals. Photo by Fred Zwicky

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    • Illinois pathobiology professor Ying Fang and her colleagues developed a reliable coronavirus test that can be used to detect and monitor infection in wild and domesticated animals. Photo by Fred Zwicky

    The SARS-CoV-2 virus has been detected in cats, dogs, rodents, deer, apes and several farm and zoo animals. It also mutates in these hosts, potentially leading to new variants that can endanger their – and human – health.