Specialists of the University of Kyoto Prefecture created a protective mask, which glows in case of contact with coronavirus particles. It is reported by the Japanese edition of Kyodo News.
Development was headed by the head of the Yasuhiro Tsukamoto institution. His team paid attention to that ostriches are able to produce several types of antibodies that neutralize foreign bodies in the body. In February, scientists introduced the deactivated COVID-19 particles into the body of laboratory ostriches. As a result of the experiment, doctors removed a large number of antibodies from birds pending eggs.
Based on the material obtained, scientists have created a protective filter treated with a fluorescent dye, and placed it in a mask. If there is contact with the particles of the virus, the mask surface will be lit in the ultraviolet spectrum.
Japanese specialists for ten days have been tested with 32 infected coronavirus patients. They found that all masks that worn research participants reacted to ultraviolet radiation. Then the command expanded the experiment to 150 participants. The experiment again confirmed the effectiveness of the mask, also Tsukamoto suddenly found out that it was infected with COVID-19.
“In the future, we want to turn a mask into a simple test for testing, which can use each,” said Tsukamoto. According to him, a similar kit can be sold at a low price.
In mid-October, experts from India explained the need to carry out the mask on the outdoor face. According to them, the passing wind can enhance the distribution of SARS-COV-2 and spread the particles of the virus to much long distances than in calm conditions.