The Taster in Your Water Line (IMAGE)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

The Taster in Your Water Line

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The red fluorescent bacteria in the glass tube change their color whenever the microorganisms in the bio-sensor come into contact with toxic substances. The measuring probe shows the intensity of fluorescence.

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Fraunhofer IGB

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