
Mpox: Understanding the Threat and Strengthening Prevention with the KRAKEN™
Mpox, a viral infection once considered rare, has emerged as a growing global health concern since 2022. Understanding how it spreads, who is most at risk, and how innovative tools like the KRAKEN™ system can detect outbreaks early is key to preventing new waves of transmission and protecting vulnerable communities.

Ebola Outbreak in the DRC: Understanding the Threat and Strengthening Our Response
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its 16th Ebola outbreak, with dozens of suspected cases and a case fatality rate above 50%. Understanding how Ebola spreads, what it does to the body, and how tools like the KRAKEN™ system can help is key to stopping outbreaks before they spiral out of control.

Stopping Cholera at Its Source: How the KRAKEN System Can Help
Cholera spreads through water and food contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. WHO warns that without rapid action—better surveillance, faster treatment, and improved WASH—cholera will keep crossing borders.

Legionnaires’ Disease in London, Ontario: How the KRAKEN System Could Help Prevent Future Outbreaks
London, Ontario is once again facing a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. After several weeks without new cases, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has redeclared the outbreak following 25 additional cases. This is how the KRAKEN system could prevent the spread.

Revolutionizing Polio Surveillance: How KRAKEN™ Delivers Real-Time Detection in the Field
Polio remains a global health challenge despite decades of eradication efforts. This post explores the current status of poliovirus circulation, highlighting the regions and countries where the virus continues to pose a threat.

Kraken Sense for Detecting Extended Beta-Lactam Resistance (blaCTX-M gene) in Wastewater Surveillance
Antibiotic resistance is one of the fastest-growing threats to global health. As more bacteria evolve to evade our most powerful drugs, infections that were once easily treatable are becoming more dangerous, and sometimes untreatable.

Surveillance of Legionella pneumophila in Building Water Systems with Kraken Sense
Legionnaires’ disease may sound like a relic of the past, but outbreaks are still happening today, often silently and without warning. Caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, this severe form of pneumonia poses a serious threat in large building complexes, especially hospitals, hotels, long-term care homes, and office towers.

Tracking Shigella spp. (ipaH gene) for Better Public Health Response
Shigella spp. are bacterial pathogens that cause shigellosis, a gastrointestinal disease known for its highly contagious nature and severe symptoms. Shigella spreads through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with infected individuals, especially in places with limited sanitation such as shelters, schools, or under-resourced communities.

Real-Time Monitoring of Norovirus GII (ORF1-2 junction) in School and Cruise Ship Environments
Norovirus GII is infamous for triggering rapid and disruptive outbreaks, particularly in densely populated or semi-enclosed environments like schools, cruise ships, nursing homes, and correctional facilities. Its ability to spread via food, surfaces, aerosols, and even shared spaces makes it one of the most contagious pathogens.

Revolutionizing Food Safety: Kraken Sense's Advanced Early Detection System for Salmonella spp. Through invA Gene Targeting
Food safety has never been more critical in our interconnected global economy. As supply chains stretch across continents and processing facilities scale to meet growing demand, the risk of foodborne pathogens infiltrating our food systems has increased exponentially.

Kraken Sense for Early Detection of Streptococcus pyogenes Through Molecular Adhesin Monitoring
Streptococcus pyogenes, commonly known as Group A streptococcus (GAS), is a versatile human pathogen responsible for a spectrum of illnesses, from mild strep throat and impetigo to life-threatening conditions like necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.

Campylobacter jejuni in Pets and Food: A Hidden Threat to Public Health
Every day interactions with our pets and the food we eat can seem harmless, but hidden pathogens like Campylobacter jejuni remind us that microscopic risks are everywhere.

Clostridium perfringens (cpa gene) in Food and Healthcare Settings
Clostridium perfringens is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States, sickening about one million people each year.

FreshRealm's Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recall: How Real-Time Pathogen Detection Can Prevent Listeria Outbreaks
Prepared meals offer convenience, but they also come with food safety risks if not handled or monitored properly. On June 17, 2025, FreshRealm issued a major recall of its chicken fettuccine alfredo products due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous foodborne pathogen.

Kraken Sense for Early Detection of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in Cambodia’s Poultry and Human Health Crisis
Cambodia is facing a renewed public health threat as human infections with avian influenza A(H5N1) surge in 2025. With 12 confirmed cases so far this year, seven of them in June alone, health officials are sounding the alarm about increasing zoonotic transmission from poultry to humans.

Kraken Sense for Early Detection of Norovirus in Cruise Ship Water Systems
Cruise ships offer a unique vacation experience, but they also present specific health challenges.

How Automated Pathogen Detection Protects Public Health in Emergency Shelters
In emergency situations, shelters become a lifeline for those displaced by natural disasters, pandemics, or other crises.

Ensuring Sterility in Biopharmaceutical Production with Real-Time Pathogen Detection
In the high-stakes world of biopharmaceutical production, maintaining sterility is not just a regulatory requirement—it's essential for product safety and efficacy.

The Role of Pathogen Monitoring in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant concern in healthcare facilities, posing risks to patient safety and increasing healthcare costs.

How Pathogen Detection Enhances Safety in Bottled Water Manufacturing
Bottled water is a staple for consumers around the world, valued for its convenience, taste, and, above all, safety.