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This study introduces two rapid methods for detecting Bacillus endospores: a colorimetric assay for dipicolinic acid (DPA) and an automated microscopic image analysis tool. These methods significantly reduce detection time compared to traditional techniques.

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  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology

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  • Bacillus endospores are widespread in the environment, with applications in industry (e.g., probiotics) and potential pathogenicity.
  • Conventional detection methods like colony forming units (CFU) are slow and labor-intensive.
  • Manual microscopic spore counting requires trained personnel and is time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate rapid, facilitated tools for Bacillus endospore detection and quantification.
  • To offer alternatives to conventional, time-consuming detection methods.
  • To improve the efficiency and accessibility of endospore analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a colorimetric assay for dipicolinic acid (DPA), a biomarker for Bacillus endospores.
  • Implementation of a model-based automated algorithm for spore counting using phase-contrast microscopy images.
  • Comparison of new methods with traditional techniques like CFU and manual counting.

Main Results:

  • The automated spore detection algorithm achieved 85-89% correctness in identifying Bacillus endospores.
  • Endospore detection and counting were reduced to 5-10 minutes, a significant improvement over the 48-hour conventional methods.
  • The DPA colorimetric assay provided accurate spore detection and serves as a reliable reference method.

Conclusions:

  • The developed automated tool significantly saves time and labor in Bacillus endospore detection and quantification.
  • The DPA colorimetric assay offers a simple, accurate, and rapid method for endospore detection.
  • These facilitated methods enhance laboratory routine for analyzing Bacillus endospores.