AI system could transform rabies testing around the world

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Rabies virus detection in cell cultures could soon become faster and more accessible, thanks to the world's first AI system for this purpose, developed by researchers at the University of Surrey's Institute for People-Centered AI (PAI) in collaborati…

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  • Rabies virus detection in cell cultures could soon become faster and more accessible, thanks to the world's first AI system for this purpose, developed by researchers at the University of Surrey's Institute for People-Centered AI (PAI) in collaborati…
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:08 UTC.

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