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New Nanotech Foodborne Pathogen Detection

Posted by timothy on from the mmm,-pathogens dept.

CodeWanker writes "Scientific American is reporting that scientists in China have developed a better, faster way to screen foodstuffs for infectious agent contamination. Bind antibodies to flourescent silica bits, mix with your hamburger, and turn on the black lights. Hilarity ensues."

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  1. China? by allden · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Is University of Florida in China?

  2. Health and Safety by reyalsnogard · · Score: 4, Insightful
    Okay, so it is now physically possible to detect E.coli -- the leading cause of food poisoning -- accurately and in under twenty minutes, but
    • how
    will this retard mishandled food during preparation? (e.g. chefs who don't wash their hands) Shall happy meals now come w/ crank-powered blacklights?
  3. Allergies...!? by CompSurfer · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I wonder if this could be applied to use as an allergen detector for people with food allergies. As a person with peanut and nut allergies, it would be quite handy.