A pesticide detector at your fingertips


The sensors on the glove are electrodes screen-printed on the index, middle and ring fingers using conductive carbon ink. — Photos: NATHALIA GOMES/USP

Scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have created a wearable device to detect pesticide residues in foodstuffs.

The device consists of a synthetic rubber glove with sensors on three fingers.

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