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This Liquid Turns Drinks Orange In The Presence Of Date Rape Drug GHB

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Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed the first fluorescent sensor for the date rape drug γ-Hydroxybutyric acid, more commonly known as “GHB.” The liquid, when mixed with a beverage spiked with GHB, causes the drink to turn bright orange in color.

Not as elegant as, say, a straw that changes color in the presence of GHB, Rohypnol, and Ketamine – but a potentially promising protective measure, nonetheless.

http://io9.com/a-straw-that-will-prevent-you-from-ever-being-roofied-1102993455/all

H/t Time.

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