Killer Kevlar: Clothing That Shields From Germs
Monday, July 21, 2008 - 09:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Protective clothing worn by firemen and other emergency workers may soon get a germ-fighting upgrade. Researchers in South Dakota report progress toward the first Kevlar fabrics that can kill a wide range of infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and the spores that cause anthrax.