title: Recent developments in bio-molecular electronics techniques for food pathogens.
abstract: Food borne illnesses contribute to the majority of infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Detection of these pathogens originating from different sources has led to increased interest of researchers. New bio-molecular techniques for food pathogen detection are being developed to improve the sensor characteristics such as sensitivity, reusability, simplicity and economic viability. Present article deals with the various methods of food pathogen detection with special emphasis on bio-molecular electronics techniques such as biosensors, microarrays, electronic nose, and nano-materials based methods.
authors.affiliation: Biomolecular Electronics and Conducting Polymer Research Group, National Physical Laboratory, K.S. Krishnan Road, New Delhi 110012, India. kavitaa@gmail.com
authors.forename: Kavita
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.forename: Subhash
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chand
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Malhotra