Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) Researchers Publish Findings in Biosensors (Waterborne pathogens detection technologies: advances, challenges, and future perspectives).

Researchers from the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory in Guangzhou, China, have published a comprehensive review on waterborne pathogenic bacteria detection technologies. The review discusses the trajectory of detection methods, from traditional techniques to emerging technologies such as biosensors and artificial intelligence (AI). The researchers highlight the advancements in digital droplet PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and biosensors, which have improved sensitivity and specificity in pathogen detection. They also emphasize the importance of developing robust, cost-effective, and user-friendly techniques for routine waterborne bacteria monitoring, with AI and data analysis playing a crucial role in advancing these methods. [Extracted from the article]