Detecting the Smallest Virus (IMAGE) NYU Tandon School of Engineering Caption Nano-gold receptors enable a biosensor to detect and size the smallest virus. Credit Curtis Barbre/NYU-Poly Usage Restrictions Exclusively for editorial usage with NYU-Poly or Whispering Gallery-Mode Sensor 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.