Biosurveillance and Disease Monitoring: The Key to Early Detection and Prevention
In an interconnected world where diseases can quickly spread across continents, biosurveillance has become a crucial tool for early detection and prevention. Kraken Sense develops real-time, autonomous pathogen detection devices for wastewater, serving as an early warning for disease outbreaks to protect public health.
Salmonella Uncovered: Examining the Common Culprit of Foodborne Illness
Salmonella is responsible for millions of cases of foodborne illness worldwide, making water monitoring essential to protecting public health.
Monitoring Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) with Intact Cell Count (ICC)
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is a destructive issue in various industries, resulting in safety hazards, environmental concerns, and financial losses. The Intact Cell Count (ICC) method provides insights into the presence and activity of corrosive microorganisms, allowing for early detection of MIC.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities around the globe. This day serves as a reminder of the unique challenges these communities face, particularly when it comes to safeguarding their environment and natural resources.
From Bacteria to Viruses: The Different Pathogens Lurking in Our Water
Water is a vital resource for all living organisms, but it can also serve as a breeding ground for various pathogens. Understanding these pathogens and their risks is crucial for safeguarding water supplies and preventing waterborne diseases.
Hot Spots and Cool Hazards: Legionella in Building Water Systems
Legionella poses a significant risk to public health, particularly in building water systems. By implementing real-time pathogen detection, we can mitigate the risks of Legionella and ensure safer environments for all.
Why Your Lab E. coli Results Are Lying to You
Accurate measurements of E.coli are crucial to public health, food safety, and research. However, traditional CFU units are often inaccurate and imprecise. Learn more about the reliability of copies/mL and the importance of strain-specific measurements.
IAFP 2023: Empowering Food Safety Through Real-Time Pathogen Detection
We were honored to attend the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) 2023 conference! It was an extraordinary experience that brought together top professionals from around the world to discuss pressing food safety issues and explore groundbreaking technological innovations.
Preventing Avian Flu: How KRAKEN Real-Time Pathogen Detection Can Make a Difference
Avian flu outbreaks have been a growing concern worldwide, with recent developments suggesting the virus may adapt to infect humans more easily. With the fast-spreading nature of infectious diseases, real-time surveillance measures are necessary to curb the spread.
The Waterborne Playground: Protecting Children from Pathogens in Recreational Water
Recreational water activities can harbor pathogens that pose a significant risk to children's health. Real-time water monitoring allows for the early detection of harmful pathogens, leading to prompt action and preventive measures.
Clean Water for All: How Water Monitoring Can Address Environmental Injustice
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people around the world lack access to safe and reliable water sources. Water monitoring plays a crucial role in addressing this environmental injustice, ensuring that everyone has equal access to clean and safe water.
Protecting Public Health: How Kraken Sense Can Detect Harmful Pathogens in Water
Kraken Sense is revolutionizing the field of pathogen detection by developing real-time, automated devices that continuously monitor water sources for pathogens.
CrAssphage as a Fecal Indicator: Shedding Light on Microbial Surveillance
CrAssphage is a newly discovered virus that inhabits the human gut, emerging as a promising candidate for use as a fecal indicator due to its high prevalence and specificity in human samples.
Protecting Beachgoers from Infection in Coastal Waters
Coastal waters can harbor various disease-causing pathogens and pollutants. To ensure the safety and well-being of beachgoers, it is crucial to understand the risks associated with coastal waters and implement effective prevention strategies.
SynBio 2023: Showcasing Innovative Solutions for a Resilient Food Supply Chain
We were honoured to attend the SynBio 2023 conference hosted by Ontario Genomics, emerging as winners of the audience vote for the most promising candidate!
The Alarming State of Our Drinking Water: A Call for Improved Monitoring and Reporting
Over 63% of water quality violations are the result of inadequate monitoring and reporting by regulatory agencies. Real-time, automated water monitoring technology is required to ensure the provision of safe and reliable drinking water for all.
World Food Safety Day: Ensuring a Healthier and Safer Global Food System
With millions of people suffering from foodborne illnesses each year, World Food Safety Day serves as a reminder that food safety is a collective responsibility that requires cooperation from individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide.
World Environment Day: Empowering Change for a Sustainable Future
World Environment Day is held annually on June 5th to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the environment. With 71% of Earth’s surfaces covered in water, water quality is crucial for both human and ecosystem health.
The Role of Fecal Indicator Bacteria in Water Quality Monitoring
Fecal indicator bacteria alert of potential contamination in water sources, indicating that disease-causing pathogens may be present. They play a crucial role in water quality monitoring and are important for protecting human health and the environment
The Impact of Climate Change on Water Quality and Health
Climate change has been one of the most significant environmental issues of the 21st century. With alterations in the water cycle leading to contamination of water sources and the spread of waterborne diseases, climate change is wreaking devastation on water quality and human health.