Wristbands track toxic exposure after Harvey

Flood victims in the Houston area will help scientists track their exposure to dangerous substances as they rebuild from Hurricane Harvey by wearing a porous silicone wristband that absorbs organic chemicals. Baylor College of Medicine is funding the study and is working with the School of Public Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Texas A&M University and Oregon State University on the effort. The wristbands can detect volatile and semi-volatile chemicals directly…
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