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• As new threats emerge , we have to work together to un- derstand what needs to be monitored and controlled to contain biothreats .
What would the next bios- ecurity threat look like if rapid diagnostic tools were widely available ?
• This could entail approach- es like cargo screening and environmental monitor- ing for disease vectors , or employing forms of vector control to reduce the popula- tions of insects or arthropods that can transmit diseases .
• Sharing information would also improve our view of where threats are and the way they are spreading .
• The widespread use of mo- lecular diagnostics is criti- cally important in this area .
Draper is on a team developing a rapid , low of detecting 1,000 biomarkers in one proc improving infectiou
• The next biosecurity threat will look different because of our ability to respond quickly and more accurate- ly .
• We will have better diag-
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