Goethe University Frankfurt and Kiel University researchers developed an electrochemical sensor detecting pathogenic bacteria like E. coli using an artificial glycocalyx.
Goethe University Frankfurt and Kiel University researchers have developed a novel electrochemical sensor that detects dangerous pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli. The sensor, coated with an artificial glycocalyx mimicking host cell surfaces, captures only intact bacteria, which can be detected via an electrical signal generated by bonded sugar molecules. The method allows for rapid, accurate detection in low concentrations, with potential applications in regions lacking sophisticated lab diagnostics.
March 25, 2024
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