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Development of a single-use test for the simultaneous detection of shellfish toxins based on aptamer technology.

Project type
Znanstveno-istraživački projekti
Programme
NextGenerationEU
Financier
European Union
Start date
Jan 20th 2025
End date
Jan 19th 2026
Status
Active
Total cost
65925 EUR
More information

Shellfish farming in aquaculture faces significant challenges due to global warming. During their growth process, shellfish filter large volumes of water, which can lead to the accumulation of toxins within their bodies. Consuming toxin-contaminated shellfish can cause serious health issues in humans. The aim of this project is to develop a rapid in situ test capable of detecting multiple toxins simultaneously, based on aptamer technology—single-stranded oligonucleotides that specifically bind to various toxins. Its ease of use and cost-effectiveness will enable widespread application in aquaculture and contribute to safer consumption of shellfish products.

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