Sensor detects toxins leaching from plastic

Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 08:12 in Health & Medicine

Engineers from Massey University have developed a highly sensitive device able to detect synthetic compounds that leach from plastic food packaging into the contained food or beverage. These kind of compounds are a major health concern worldwide as they have been linked to genetic, developmental and fertility defects in humans.

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