TNPSC Thervupettagam

Anti-Insecticide Fabric

July 12 , 2024 36 days 176 0
  • Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), in Bengaluru have developed an anti-insecticide fabric.
  • It effectively neutralises organophosphate-based pesticides.
  • The fabric retains the anti-insecticide property even after washing 150 times.
  • Farmers get repeatedly exposed to the insecticide due to frequent usage, and this can cause chronic toxicity and severe adverse health effects.
  • The fabric containing the small molecules can prevent chronic toxicity in farmers.

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