'Lab-on-a-glove' could bring nerve-agent detection to a wearer's fingertips

There’s a reason why farmers wear protective gear when applying organophosphate pesticides. The substances are very effective at getting rid of unwanted bugs, but they can also make people sick. Related compounds — organophosphate nerve agents — can be used as deadly weapons. Now researchers have developed a fast way to detect the presence of such compounds in the field using a disposable ‘lab-on-a-glove.’

(via WSJ)

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