EPISENS-S is highly sensitive (IMAGE) Hokkaido University Caption The EPISENS-S method is 100 times (two orders of magnitude) more sensitive than the polyethylene glycol method (PEG-qPCR), the most commonly used method in Japan (Hiroki Ando, et al. Science of the Total Environment. August 8, 2022). Credit Hiroki Ando, et al. Science of the Total Environment. August 8, 2022 Usage Restrictions This image is copyrighted but may be used to report this press release if credited as instructed. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.