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.

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