Glowing bacteria (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Glowing bacteria

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New, faster test for pathogenic E. coli in beef is based on using a modified phage, a virus that infects bacteria. After infecting the pathogenic E. coli, the phage produces an enzyme that causes the bacteria to glow.

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Purdue Agricultural Communications photo/Tom Campbell

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