It is an international project with a Malaysian company and university in the detection of zoonotic pathogens transmitted by food and the development of a rapid test kit. In addition to the detection of pathogens, the ultimate goal is to develop a rapid test kit that can be used, for example, in the market where these animals are sold as food for human consumption.
Project idea raised by: Medical Biotechnology Group, Department of Biotechnology, International Islamic University of Malaysia, and industrial partner IKOP Sdn. Bhd
For more information you can contact: malasia@cdti.e
Potential partner to help detect zoonotic pathogens in exotic animals found in Malaysian rainforests. These animals are consumed as food and have the potential to cross species and be transmitted to humans.
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