Rapid, Biosensor-Based Diagnostic for Listeria in Food in Development
Researchers at the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Engineering are developing a biosensor-based rapid diagnostic test for Listeria monocytogenes in food. The new method was recently introduced through a study that was published in Journal of the Electrochemical Society.
The rapid diagnostic method is based on electrochemical biosensors, which scientists have been recently exploring for molecular detection applications in food safety due to their ease of use, high specificity, sensitivity, and low cost. For instance, a research team led by Michigan State University has also been developing a similar rapid biosensor test for Salmonella and Campylobacter.