Team:Linkoping Sweden/Project/Solution

LiU iGEM’s vision is to develop a biosensor system for the private consumer. This system would detect the Ara h allergen and give an easily interpretable result, thus making it simple to analyze food and drink for potential peanut content. Being able to detect peanut protein in consumable goods would allow the allergic individual to avoid ingesting it and thereby completely evade an allergic reaction.

We believe that our device will be of great use for all nut allergic individuals in everyday life but also from those who for example travel abroad and are unsure whether or not their food contains peanuts. Miscommunication or bad labeling is an extremely unnecessary reason to end up in a potentially life threatening situation. Therefore, by providing the individual a chance to scan their food for peanuts, we will give them the security that they deserve.