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Researchers explore new ways to neutralize germs using light-activated nanomaterials
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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.