AMPC has teamed up with Curtin University’s School of Molecular and Life Sciences to tackle the $1.2 billion economic impact of food-borne diseases by developing a simple, efficient and more accurate genetic test that signals the presence of pathogens through a simple colour indicator.
The award-winning research was the first to investigate the potential of Hybridisation Chain Reaction (HCR) as a rapid gene-identification tool in food-borne pathogens. The technology could soon provide a simple, quick and low-cost test for the routine screening of high-volume samples.
Special thanks to M & L Meats, Kenwick, for their assistance, and to the research team: Dr Ranil Coorey, Professor Gary Dykes, Dr Joshua Ravensdale.