Researchers at University of Galway developed a portable 40-minute STEC detection device, funded by the Environment Protection Agency.

Researchers at the University of Galway have developed a portable device for rapid on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a dangerous bacteria type. The technology, funded by the Environment Protection Agency, can identify the genetic markers of STEC and related E. coli in about 40 minutes through a screen reading. The device is accurate, highly sensitive, portable, and straightforward to use, potentially benefiting environmental health officers and groundwater schemes in Ireland.

August 07, 2024
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