Lead is an industrially useful element, but too much exposure is known to be extremely dangerous to human health. Toxicity and poisoning can result with symptoms such as anemia, kidney and brain damage, and death. A particular concern is lead toxicity in children due to the irreversible neurological damage and developmental defects that can occur. […]
A75: Engineering Auto-catalytic CRISPR-Cas Sensors for Ultra-sensitive Lead Detection
Lead is a useful element, particularly in industrial settings, but too much exposure can cause lead poisoning and prove to be very dangerous. Symptoms include anemia, kidney and brain damage, and even death. Especially concerning to young children are the neurological and developmental defects caused by lead exposure. The water crisis in Flint, Michigan highlighted […]