Biosensor System for the Detection of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Authors

Conner Earl, Brigham Young University
Bradley Bundy, Brigham Young University

Keywords

biosensor system, detection of endocrine disrupting chemicals, developmental disorders

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) present problems worldwide and have been linked to cancer, developmental disorders, and other epigenetic complications. Many of these complications could be mitigated if not eradicated if these chemicals were better characterized and detectable, however an inexpensive, reliable and field deployable sensor for EDCs has yet to be developed. The purpose of this project was to explore the idea of an engineered Cell Free biosensor system that is an economic, viable method for the rapid detection of EDCs.

Recommended Citation

Earl, Conner and Bundy, Bradley (2017) "Biosensor System for the Detection of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 15.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/15