COLIPHAGE BIOSENSOR

摘要

Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, and genetically modified bacteria that may be used to detect bacteriophages in a sample. In some embodiments, a rapid detection test is disclosed to test for the presence of coliphages which may indicate the presence of human or animal waste contamination in water samples.

主权项

1. A method for detecting a bacteriophage comprising the steps of:
providing a sample to be tested for presence of a bacteriophage; contacting the sample with a genetically modified organism; observing a color change or lack of color change to indicate the presence or absence of a bacteriophage.