Anthrax Decontamination (1 of 2) (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Research News Caption GTRI research scientists Brent Wagner and Hisham Menkara optimized a UV-C phosphor for use in a flat panel system with X-rays that can kill anthrax spores in two to three hours without any lingering effects. Credit Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.