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A new portable biosensor detects traces of contaminants in food more quickly and cheaply

05-17-2007 · EurekAlert!

Scientists at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the CSIC, have developed a new electrochemical biosensor which detects the presence of herbicides as well as antibiotics in food. The biosensor is faster, more portable and economic than usual laboratory methods, while having a similar sensitivity. The system has been tested successfully to detect pesticides in samples of drinking water and commercial orange juice, as well as to detect traces of antibiotics in cow's milk.

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