Prototype Listeria Biosensor (IMAGE)

Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

Prototype Listeria Biosensor

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The prototype listeria biosensor chip is a little smaller than postage stamp. Dr. Carmen Gomes, Texas A&M AgriLife Research engineer, said even at this early stage of development, the sensor can detect as little as one bacterium in about one ounce of food product.

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(Texas A&M AgriLife Communications photo by Robert Burns)

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