Highly effective disinfection

Highly effective disinfection

Bacteria and viruses in drinking water can be destroyed at the touch of a button. A mercury vapor lamp is used as the UV light source in this device.
© Science Photo Library/Molloy, Cordelia

New ultraviolet light-emitting diodes can render viruses, bacteria and other germs harmless in buildings, water pipes and even on patients.

by DIRK EIDEMULLER

Doctors around the world have been sounding the alarm for some time now. The overuse of antibiotics in both factory farming and harmless human infections

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