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 The BioMask is based on an "intelligent filtration" technology and is fabricated from a scientifically designed and tested multilayer material which has in its internal structure a unique active layer which has highly targeted anti-microbial properties. This active layer aggressively detects, traps, and then rapidly kills pathogens, within minutes of contact. This patented BioFriend textile layer CAPTURES pathogens by mimicking the sites on human cells to which they normally attach, then quickly DESTROYS them by disrupting their surfaces (viruses) and cell walls (bacteria). Many viruses, including influenza viruses, are known to bind to a terminal sialic acid residue on the surface of the human cell membrane. The binding agent in the BioFriend textile mimics the binding action of sialic acid on influenza viruses. Typical face masks (including standard surgical masks and N95s) do not kill airborne pathogens. They are based on a passive mechanical filtration design only. Thus,...

  With viruses and pandemics flaring up globally it can sometimes be unclear as to the best products and items to use in infection control situations. The BioMask™ is based on an "intelligent filtration" technology and is fabricated from a scientifically designed and tested multilayer material which has in its internal structure a unique active layer which has highly targeted anti-microbial properties. This active layer aggressively detects, traps, and then rapidly kills pathogens, within minutes of contact. 'The BioMask™ is a piece of infection control and PPE equipment that truly aids in the fight against viruses. Tested against a host of pathogens it is proven to work and protect in ways that standard N95 masks do not.' Steve Bray SP Services, Managing Director.  Due to its anti-microbial properties, the BioMask™ is a powerful weapon in the fight to contain and stop the spread of infectious respiratory diseases such as Avian Flu, bird flu and SARS. During outbreaks...

  The promise of an   air purifier   is an enticing one: An appliance designed to cleanse the air in your home, getting rid of all the impurities including odors, smoke, dust, and pet dander. Given the fact that indoor air can have levels of certain pollutants up to   five times higher than outdoor air , we get it. Some models may even be able to target bad air that creeps into your apartment or home, especially if you live in an area affected by pollution, or natural disaster. Most people shouldn't be worried about exposure to temporary pollutants like smoke or exhaust in the air outside your home, as they dissipate over time, explains  Ryan Roten, D.O.,  an emergency medicine doctor with  Redlands Community Hospital  in California. "In the short term, people will have  asthma-like symptoms , primarily, or symptoms closer to allergies or sinusitis, including stuffy nose and a bit of a cough," says Dr. Doten, who has been treating patients wi...

  Energy-efficient windows and doors are good at keeping pollutants out of your home, but they also trap in a lot of bad stuff. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the concentration of some pollutants is often two to five times higher indoors than outdoors.  Pollutants—such as smoke from tobacco, burning wood, and cooking; gases from cleaning products and building materials; dust mites; mold; and pet dander—all contribute to an unhealthy indoor environment that has ill effects on human health. Over the past year, we’ve seen these hazardous conditions compounded by the presence of wildfires in California and the Midwest—as well as SARS-CoV-2, if someone at home is sick with the virus that causes  COVID-19 . (For everything you need to know about the pandemic, see our  Guide to the Coronavirus .) Fine particles 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller, including those found in dust and smoke, are especially a concern because they can make their way deep...