NucleoSeq Based Bacterial Detection: Fast, Precise, and Reliable

Summary of the technology

Bacterial infections remain a major global health challenge, requiring accurate and rapid diagnostic methods. Traditional detection techniques can be slow and cumbersome, often relying on lengthy culture times. Innovative approaches with high specificity and sensitivity are needed to improve detection speed and reliability. This technology addresses that need by targeting a widely conserved bacterial marker, enabling efficient and precise bacterial identification across various sectors.

University of Galway

Details of the Technology Offer

This patented nucleic acid based diagnostic method utilizes primers, probes, and kits specifically designed to detect identify a wide range important bacterial organismsincluding Legionella pneumophila, Acinetobacter baumannii, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Mycobacterium avium, Mycobacterium intracellulare, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria grayi and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which are associated with severe respiratory and systemic infections. The invention provides both qualitative and quantitative results, offering a versatile platform for bacterial detection.

  • Rapid & Accurate Detection: Detects bacterial pathogens faster and more precisely than traditional culture-based methods.
  • High Specificity: Reduces false positives, ensuring reliable identification of harmful bacteria.
  • Broad Applicability: Suitable for clinical diagnostics, food safety, environmental monitoring, and research.
  • Early Detection: Enables timely treatment and infection prevention, improving patient outcomes.

Applications

  • Healthcare Protection: Helps diagnose infections and prevents bacterial contamination in clinical products like blood supplies.
  • Food & Water Safety: Identifies harmful bacteria in food, drinking water, and supply chains to prevent outbreaks.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Detects bacterial contamination in hospitals, recreational water bodies, and public spaces to mitigate health risks.
  • Public Health Impact: Provides a reliable solution for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), monitor outbreaks, and reduces product contamination-related illnesses.

Desired business relationship

Technology selling

Patent licensing

Technology development

New technology applications

Adaptation of technology to other markets

Current development status

Laboratory prototypes

Intellectual property status

  • Granted Patent
  • Patent application number :EP3298163B1
  • Granted Patent
  • Patent application number :US11085090B2

Related Keywords

  • Biological Sciences
  • Diagnostics, Diagnosis
  • Agrofood Industry
  • Food quality and safety
  • Protecting Man and Environment
  • Safety
  • Assessment of Environmental Risk and Impact
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Sustainability
  • Genetic Engineering / Molecular Biology
  • Medical Health related
  • Diagnostic
  • Molecular diagnosis
  • microorganism
  • pathogen
  • salmonella
  • e.coli

About University of Galway

University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching. Ranked Ireland's #1 university for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education World Rankings (THE), we're not just about excellence in teaching; we're about shaping a better world. Our commitment to sustainability is globally recognised, placing us 38th worldwide and in the Top 10 in Europe (THE). As a government SDG Champion and a leader in sustainability, we offer a learning environment that cares for you and our planet.

Innovation Office

Never miss an update from Innovation Office

Create your free account to connect with Innovation Office and thousands of other innovative organizations and professionals worldwide

Innovation

Send a request for information
to Innovation

About Technology Offers

Technology Offers on Innoget are directly posted
and managed by its members as well as evaluation of requests for information. Innoget is the trusted open innovation and science network aimed at directly connect industry needs with professionals online.

Help

Need help requesting additional information or have questions regarding this Technology Offer?
Contact Innoget support