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Researchers explore new ways to neutralize germs using light-activated nanomaterials
- March 18, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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At Empa, an interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology within the ETH Domain, researchers are working on ways to kill harmful bacteria and viruses. In the Nanomaterials in Health Lab, headed by Peter Wick, scientists are studying how highly specialized materials interact with the human body, the health risks they pose and their potential to tackle a variety of medical issues.
Originally published at Phys.org