February 18, 2014 | Hebrew University of Jerusalem doctoral student Yossi Kabessa has brought home the top prize from the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore. Kabessa’s winning proposal was for the use of biosensors based on genetically engineered bacteria to monitor the presence of pollutants and hazardous materials in the water supply system of large urban areas. Kabessa returned to Israel with the Singapore Challenge gold medallion and a $100,000 cash prize.
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