13 One key advantage of this approach to custom food innovation is that it can reduce food waste, as it provides meals on demand. The ability to customize food precisely also means it can help groups with special needs, such as elderly individuals with swallowing disorders, patients and children with special diets, and athletes. The study played a pivotal role in guiding the World Health Organization (WHO) and many governments, including the European Union and the United States, to formulate public health policies. As an expert in air pollution measurement and modeling, Prof. NING led a research team to investigate the aerodynamic nature of the virus by measuring viral RNA in aerosols in different areas of Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University and Wuchang Fangcang Field Hospital in early 2020, based on the limited pre-existing research on aerosol transmission. The research team employed traditional aerosol capture devices to gatherTotal Suspended Particles (TSP), size-segregated particles, and deposition-based samples.The study revealed the bimodal nature (0.25 to 2.5 microns) of SARS-CoV-2 aerosol in its airborne form and transportation of this virus-laden aerosol from patients to medical staff. The study provided crucial insights that underscored the necessity of rigorous sterilization, proper ventilation, mask-wearing, and crowd management to reduce infection risks in medical settings and to limit aerosol transmission. But the study’s implications extend well beyond immediate health measures.They also inspired technological innovations, namely two patented applications focusing on virus detection and prevention, to drive socioeconomic transformations for healthier living conditions in the long term.
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