Selective photonic disinfection

Selective photonic disinfection (SEPHODIS) is an ultrashort pulse laser technology invented by Tsen and colleagues to combat pathogens including viruses and bacteria.[1][2][3][4] SEPHODIS uses extremely brief pulses of light to destroy viral capsids while minimizing collateral damage to human cells and proteins. The technology is being developed as a defense system to rapidly produce vaccines against emerging pathogens, and as a method to safeguard the blood supply.

References

  1. ↑ ScienceDaily: Laser Blasts Viruses in Blood
  2. ↑ LiveScience: Laser Zaps Viruses
  3. ↑ Discover Magazine: Zapping HIV with lasers
  4. ↑ Nature Photonics: Selective Disinfection
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