APL licenses technology to counter bioterrorism

The Applied Physics Laboratory has licensed its pathogen neutralization technology to Maryland start-up company Biodefense Research Group Inc. APL's device fits into building heating and air conditioning systems, where it uses ozone and ultraviolet light to kill close to 100 percent of the bacteria, viruses and spores a terrorist might drop into a building vent.

BRGI plans to install the system in government and commercial buildings, including hospitals.

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