Detecting The Optical Signature

In addition to incorporation in a BBIC format, the whole-cell bioreporter matrix can also be immobilized on something as simple as an indicator test strip. In this fashion, a home water quality indicator, for example, could be developed to operate in much the same way as a home pregnancy test kit. 

Genetically modified microbes are used extensively in various fields like Defense, Medical, Environment, Food and Agriculture, etc. 

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