Say Goodbye to Lab Work: The Future of Pathogen Testing
Tired of waiting for lab results? Discover how rapid pathogen detection technologies are revolutionizing the industry, providing faster, more efficient, and more accurate results than traditional lab-based methods.
Safe Food Starts with Safe Water: Preventing Foodborne Disease Outbreaks
Safe food starts with safe water. Kraken Sense offers a real-time, automated solution for water testing and monitoring in the food supply chain, identifying pathogen contamination before it reaches the public.
Madhu Aryal: Waterloo Software Engineering Co-Op at Kraken Sense
Madhu Aryal, a second-year Computational Mathematics student at Waterloo, shares her experience working for Kraken Sense as a Software Engineering intern.
Michael Botros: Waterloo Mechanical Engineering Co-Op at Kraken Sense
Michael Botros, a third-year Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering student at Waterloo, shares his experience working for Kraken Sense as a Mechanical Engineering Intern.
World Water Day: The Importance of Safe, Clean Water for All
Happy World Water Day! Access to clean water is a basic human right, yet billions of people around the world still rely on unsafe and contaminated sources. Kraken Sense has developed the KRAKEN, a pathogen-sensing platform that monitors water quality in real-time, allowing for early detection of water quality issues and timely intervention.
Minister of Health Visits Kraken Sense at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Kraken Sense had the privilege of hosting a visit by The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and Kamal Khera, MP, at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA). This visit was a significant recognition of Kraken Sense's innovative technology and our role in supporting public health and safety.
Multistate Listeria Outbreaks Cause 26 Hospitalizations, 1 Death
Multiple Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks have recently emerged involving deli meat, cheese, and enoki mushrooms, along with an unknown food source. With 26 hospitalizations and 1 death across the U.S., the CDC warns people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system to take additional precautions.
Preventing Avian Flu Outbreaks as Egg Prices Skyrocket
The current avian flu outbreak has affected 58 million poultry in the United States, making it the worst outbreak in recent history. The KRAKEN real-time pathogen detection device can save millions of chickens from being culled and prevent food supply shortages, reducing the impact on the poultry industry.
Kraken Sense Partners with the Toronto Airport Authority to Combat COVID-19
Kraken Sense is proud to be partnering with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to conduct tests on airport wastewater for Monkeypox and SARS-CoV-2.
The Kraken: Omicron Subvariant XBB.1.5 Sweeping Through the U.S.
Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5., dubbed the “Kraken,” is the most transmissible strain yet.
Tal Kaufman: Waterloo Mechanical Engineering Co-Op at Kraken Sense
Tal Kaufman, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, shares his experience working for Kraken Sense as a Mechanical Engineering intern during his co-op term.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on human lives and stunted long-term social and economic development. Rapid pathogen detection is imperative to prepare for future outbreaks and prevent these disastrous outcomes.
Syria Facing Major Cholera Epidemic
Three months after the initial infection, cholera is still rapidly sweeping through Syria as death tolls continue to rise amid inadequate access to water and sanitation facilities.
Rising COVID-19 Levels Across Canada
After months of decline, SARS-CoV levels are currently on the rise across Canada, according to wastewater data.
The Hateful Eight: Pathogenic Serotypes of E. coli
While E. coli is naturally found in healthy human and animal intestines, select strains can cause illnesses ranging from diarrhea to UTIs to neonatal meningitis. Learn more about the 8 pathotypes of E. coli, common strains, and the importance of serotyping.
It’s in the Water: Pathogen Detection Sensors Monitoring Wastewater for Monkeypox
With almost 1000 new monkeypox cases emerging each day, the virus is spreading faster than we can handle. To hinder the spread, Kraken Sense is developing real-time monkeypox detection sensors to identify community infections ahead of current testing methods.
How Bacteria Makes You Sick: Health Implications of E. coli Infection
E. coli bacteria is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness and urinary tract infections. Learn about the sources, symptoms, and treatments to identify and prevent E. coli infections.
It’s Everywhere: Sources of E. coli Infection
E. coli bacteria can be found everywhere, from your food and drinking water to your swimming pool to your local petting zoo.
