Researchers in the US have found an innovative answer to the question on whether advanced biotechnology can be a part of our clothing material. And, in the near future, it may even help people detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes covid-19. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTEngineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have designed a prototype face mask that can diagnose the wearer with covid-19 in about 90 minutes. These masks are embedded with small, disposable sensors that can be fitted into other face masks and could also be adapted to detect other viruses and pathogens. Also read: Would you wear a heated face mask that kills coronaviruses?

Source: Mint June 30, 2021 02:26 UTC