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Raman Spectroscopy Moves to the Front Line of Pandemic Preparedness

  • May 7, 2026

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    Raman spectroscopy offers rapid, label-free insights into viruses and host responses, enhancing pandemic preparedness.

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    Enhanced Raman techniques like SERS, TERS, and CARS improve sensitivity and resolution for detecting viral particles.

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    Raman-based methods have shown rapid detection capabilities for influenza and high accuracy for SARS-CoV-2 in saliva.

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    Research focus is skewed towards accessible viruses, leaving high-risk pathogens like Lassa and Marburg underexplored.

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    Technical barriers such as weak signal intensity and fluorescence interference hinder the clinical translation of Raman methods.

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Raman Spectroscopy Moves to the Front Line of Pandemic Preparedness

  • May 7, 2026

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