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karthikaqpt writes:

Purdue University researchers have engineered yeast "microbreweries" within disposable badges made of freezer paper, aluminum and tape. Simply adding a drop of water activates the yeast to show radiation exposure as read by an electronic device.

It can help hospital lab workers better track their daily radiation exposure, enabling a faster assessment of tissue damage that could lead to cancer.

http://www.rtoz.org/2018/08/11/wearable-microbrewery-saves-human-body-from-radiation-damage/ [rtoz.org]

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