Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati created a new optical sensor that offers a straightforward method for detecting extremely low levels of arsenic in water in real- time.
Regular exposure to small amounts of arsenic can increase the risk of bladder, lung, and skin cancer, as well as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Recent studies also suggest that arsenic ...
Arsenic is a known carcinogen linked to lung, bladder, kidney, skin and liver cancers. The Environmental Protection Agency's maximum contaminant level for arsenic in water is 10 micrograms per liter.