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Made in New Mexico technology will begin sniffing out airborne toxins this month in a test program at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
If successful, it could open the gates for a new detection-and-identification system to be deployed at many airports around the country, providing a unique, automated system that operates 24/7 to immediately alert aviation authorities about biothreats and significantly speed response times by security and safety teams.
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