Sentinel has supported Zakir's application and prepared an accompanying video. It is asking readers to view the video and vote online for the project. So far, Sentinel reports, more than 1,000 votes have been cast, but notes that the voting ends April 29.
Hossain's project involves field-testing of a paper-based biosensor platform technology in Bangladesh. As Hossain notes, food/water-borne illness in developing countries is rising. "Our bioactive paper sensors offer a simple/fast test to determine food/water safety. We will field-test the new technology platform in Bangladesh. Results will be extended to sensors for detection of pathogenic bacteria. Benefits from this technology include improved health in the developing. World," he explains.
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