Project 552

A Novel, Sensitive, and Rapid Detection Technology for On-Line Monitoring of Cryptosporidium Contamination in Water

$208,700
Completed
Principal Investigator
George Bajszar
Project Manager
Kate A Martin
Contractor
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Microbes & Pathogens

Research Impact

Investigates binding of nucleic acid molecules and magnetized microbeads to surface proteins of Cryptosporidium oocysts. Evaluates enumeration of magnetized oocysts using detection by microsensor and microchip. Ended in 2000. A summary of partial findings is available to Foundation subscribers.