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Organophophate nerve agents -- are deadly

Detecting nerve agents with the touch of a finger


By American Chemical Society ——--March 25, 2017

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There’s a reason why farmers wear protective gear when applying organophosphate pesticides. The substances are nerve agents that are very effective at getting rid of unwanted bugs, but they can also make humans sick. Even more potent, related compounds -- organophophate nerve agents -- are deadly. Now researchers have created a “lab on a glove” sensor that could check for the presence of such substances with one swipe.

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American Chemical Society, ACS is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization which represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry and sciences that involve chemistry.


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