Hebrew University scientists developed bacteria 3 years ago (see here previously) that illuminated when spread over a minefield. Israel’s Enzymit (see here previously) has now commercialized the technology, comprising tiny pellet-sized biosensors. Drones photograph the luminescence. https://www.israel21c.org/using-e-coli-bacteria-to-detect-deadly-landmines-safely/

Israel has developed some unique innovative methods for finding deadly unexploded landmines (see here). Now, Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have engineered a strain of E. coli bacteria that, a few hours after scattering over a minefield, will glow brightly … Continue reading →