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Applying the NIST team's findings could make nasal swab tests up to 10 times more sensitive, improving our ability to identify people who are infected but not displaying COVID-19 symptoms. CREDIT: Shutterstock

Applying the NIST team's findings could make nasal swab tests up to 10 times more sensitive, improving our ability to identify people who are infected but not displaying COVID-19 symptoms. CREDIT: Shutterstock