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This easy-to-use automated food pathogen detection solution helps speed up the decision-making process by providing faster insights on strain identity
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, announced the launch of GENE-UP TYPER, a real-time, cutting-edge PCR solution for rapid pathogen detection root cause analysis in the food industry.
Each year, an estimated 600 million people fall ill after consuming contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These incidents not only pose serious health risks but also lead to costly recalls and reputational damage for food industries. Despite strict monitoring and control measures, contamination can still occur. By using root cause analysis solutions, food industries can identify breakdowns in processes and implement effective corrective actions to better prevent future contaminations.
GENE-UP TYPER is a real-time PCR solution for rapid strain characterisation of microorganisms, for use on bioMérieux’s GENE-UP system. This easy-to-use automated food pathogen detection solution helps speed up the decision-making process by providing faster insights on strain identity.
After a pathogen is detected during routine testing and the strains are isolated in a sample, DNA is extracted and amplified with the GENE-UP TYPER-specific assay. The analytical result generated by the GENE-UP instrument is then transferred to the AUGMENTED-DX web application. Powered by machine learning, which combines cutting-edge algorithms with years of expertise embedded in a comprehensive genomic database, GENE-UP TYPER defines a unique address identifying the strain and groups identical strains into “clusters”. The web application then progressively builds a history of the strain clusters present in the factory, allowing it to trace back the source of contamination for improved control of the production process.