Researchers at Cornell University will soon be taking us to a bacteria-free world with its latest research project of developing virus-detective napkin that uses nanotechnology to detect bacteria and viruses on any surface it’s wiped over. The biodegradable napkin will feature sensitive nanofibers that will quickly detect biohazards from avian flu to E. coli and would signal by changing color or through another effect when the antibodies attached to their targets. The napkin won’t be expensive and could be used in any number of situations. ‘The fabric will basically act as a sponge that you can use to dip in a liquid or wipe across a surface.’ The technology is still a few years away, but is definitely a great breakthrough to prevent all those bacterial and viral infections.
via SciFi