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The SMART bio-sensor aiming to detect and stop COVID-19

Video. The new SMART bio-sensor aiming to stop COVID-19

Updated: 10/02/2021 - 17:19 GMT+1

In partnership with the European Commission

A pan-European team of European researchers is working against the clock to develop a new SMART bio-sensor to detect and ultimately stop COVID-19.

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