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Veronica R Campbell1, Mariam S Carson1, Amelia Lao1
1Department of Bioengineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
SLAS Technology
|October 5, 2020
Summary
New point-of-need devices simplify foodborne pathogen screening, crucial for developing nations. These advancements reduce detection time and costs, improving public health outcomes globally.
Area of Science:
- Food safety
- Public health
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Foodborne illnesses cause millions of infections globally, disproportionately affecting developing countries due to limited resources.
- Current pathogen detection methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and require expensive equipment, hindering rapid response.
- There is a critical need for accessible, rapid, and cost-effective foodborne pathogen screening solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in point-of-need (PON) devices for foodborne pathogen screening.
- To highlight innovations in integrated workflows and point-of-need readout methods.
- To focus on developments from 2015 to mid-2020.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of paper-based and microfluidic devices for pathogen detection.
- Discussion of detection strategies targeting surface markers, nucleic acids, and metabolic products.
- Review of integrated systems simplifying complex screening procedures.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in developing integrated PON devices for foodborne pathogen screening.
- Demonstrated utility of both paper-based and microfluidic platforms for pathogen detection.
- Advancements in detecting various pathogen indicators (surface markers, nucleic acids, metabolic products).
Conclusions:
- Point-of-need devices offer a promising solution to overcome limitations in traditional foodborne pathogen screening.
- These technologies can significantly reduce detection times and costs, enhancing accessibility in resource-limited settings.
- Continued innovation in PON devices is vital for improving global food safety and public health surveillance.
