Novel Data Science Applications

Synopsis

Numerous food industries including the raw cheese, beef, and produce industries have long been plagued by poor EHEC (enterohemorrhagic E. coli) detection solutions. Traditional PCR-based EHEC screens have high unconfirmed positive rates due to the presence of non-EHEC competing organisms that also have eae and stx genes. As a result, some food products see a 15-20% incidence rate of EHEC natural contamination. 

bioMérieux researchers collaborated with the French Agency for Food, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and using Predictive Diagnostics, analyzed over 10-years of research to solve this problem. The results confirmed the existence of two additional biomarkers, that when analyzed alongside eae and stx genes proved to increase the accuracy of detection significantly.

These findings can be leveraged for a significant impact on the raw cheese, beef, and produce industries. Download the full PDF for more details, or contact a bioMérieux representative today.

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Key Takeaways

  • New research has the potential to eliminate the unconfirmed positive dilemma of traditional PCR EHEC screens.
  • Two additional biomarkers, espV and espK have been found to co-locate with eae/stx.
  • The combined analysis of all four genes, compared against confirmed clinical and food sequences, increased the accuracy of detection significantly.

BodyArmor

Synopsis

BODYARMOR is a premium sports drink packed with electrolytes, coconut water, and other natural flavors and sweeteners. The multidimensional and complex nature of raw and natural materials poses unique complications in maximizing and protecting freshness. These natural resources contain a variety of organisms which complicate the process due to their overlapping properties and spoilage abilities. 

By utilizing the data science, sequencing applications, and predictive modeling offered by Predictive Diagnostics, BODYARMOR was able to ensure great taste and freshness in their products. Custom tailored, multiplexed, molecular diagnostic assays targeted against specific microbes allow BODYARMOR to take actions that can protect flavor, prevent false-positives, and save product. Download the PDF above to read the full case study. 

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Key Takeaways

  • Food and beverage products with natural ingredients present a complex array of biomes that can cause spoilage and waste.
  • Custom tailored, multiplexed, molecular diagnostic assays targeted against relevant microbes are a powerful tool for quality-focused food and beverage manufacturers. 
  • False positive results of spoilage-causing microbes can cause product waste and costly delays.

Custom Solutions

Our agile scientific team, with an entrepreneurial outlook, will help you shift focus away from the traditional silo mindset of addressing one issue at a time, to a holistic approach where data and scientific expertise work together to predict rather than react.

  • Scientific Affairs
  • R&D
  • Bioinformatics
  • Augmented Diagnostic Services

Core Lab & At-Line Testing

As leaders in microbiology testing for over 55 years, bioMérieux offers rapid and traditional microbiology solutions for manufacturers. From sample preparation to quality testing to pathogen detection and identification, bioMérieux has a diagnostic solutions that will allow a quick and confident release of products.

  • Sterility Testing
  • Pathogen Detection
  • Media & Sample Prep
  • Quality Indicator Testing
  • Identification Solutions