Luminous bacterial proteins detect chemicals in water
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 21:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have developed a simple color sensor principle which facilitates the detection of residual medications, trace metals from industrial process waters, and many other substances. This is the concept: If the analyzed sample shines red, then the water is 'clean;' if its color turns green, however, then it contains the substances the scientists wish to detect.