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Briefing: Engineered E. coli can monitor arsenic, offering a cheap biosensor

Strategic angle: Cornell scientists have developed a sensitive biosensor using engineered E. coli to detect environmental arsenic, a significant pollutant in rice paddies.

Editorial StaffMarch 23, 20261 min read

The biosensor can detect low levels of arsenic in the environment.

This innovation provides a cost-effective solution for monitoring toxic pollutants.

The study serves as a proof of principle for future applications.