Exploring research from the past that suggested diseases are airborne and UV light can sterilize the air, emphasizing experimental data in science and potential use of low wavelength UV light in combating viruses.
Airborne diseases kill millions of people a year, despite available antibiotics and vaccines. But scientists think there might be another solution to fighting these diseases, one that harnesses the power of light.
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