Abstract 2505 Developing a proxy 'virus' for an apta-sensor and quantifying aptamer interactions with surface proteins

The potential impact of early and efficient detection of biological threats in safeguarding public health and national security highlights the importance of reliable bio-threat detectors. Such detectors could provide a critical line of defence against potential bioterrorism, emerging infectious diseases, and environmental hazards. Performing the initial stages of developing sensors to recognize infectious viruses is challenging when high-safety level environments are required due to the toxicity of the viral targets.