date:Feb 10, 2020
ing a modified phage, a virus for bacteria. The phage then infects harmful foodborne bacteria so that when a substrate is added, the bacteria emit light, which is detected by the SiPM. The device is able to count light pulses or photons.
Our assay offers higher sensitivity, lower cost, better portability and other distinct advantages when compared to existing detection methods, Applegate said.
The special phage used with the smartphone technology was developed by Applegate and is being commerc