Speedy Bacteria Detector Could Help Prevent Foodborne Illnesses
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 11:01
in Health & Medicine
It seems like almost every week another food product is being recalled because of contamination. One of the more common culprits is a pathogenic strain of E. coli. To help prevent illnesses caused by this bacteria in food or water, researchers have developed a new nanosensor to rapidly detect its presence. The study appears in the journal ACS Infectious Diseases.