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- | The measurement device [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Project/Measurement_Device ''WatsOn''] for our [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Project/2D_Biosensor 2D biosensor] | + | The measurement device [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Project/Measurement_Device ''WatsOn''] for our [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Project/2D_Biosensor 2D biosensor] has been designed according to our social vision. So far, we have not found comparable devices on the market. Here, we definitely take a pioneer role. Following our DIY concept, you can create your own ''WatsOn'' for just $310 using the given [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Notebook/Engineering/WatsOn construction manual]. All components for putting a ''WatsOn'' together are easily available all over the world using the following links. |
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- | Such low prices with the | + | Such low prices in combination with the DIY concept opens a grand new customer market and lets our device compete with commercially available products. Especially in developing counties our ''WatsOn'' could help improve health infrastructure since high cost are eliminated as an obstacle. The low material costs and the high technical flexibility turn ''WatsOn'' into an adequate device for developing countries, community labs and the biohacking scene. Particularly for developing countries, such a low-budget device poses a good alternative to regular devices for detecting pathogens and other bacteria. With our device, we create access to modern technology and working methods for everybody. |
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- | + | For ''WatsOn'', we offer both the construction manual and the image processing software ''Measurarty''. Since we do not offer everything in one kit, it is possible for the user to modify the device and software according to personal needs such as '''adjusting the range od detectable microorganisms'''. For example, it is possible to detect not just the fluorescence of GFP and iLOV. Just by changing the filters and/or LEDs, the device can be modified such that the fluorescence other regularly used reporter proteins like YFP, CFP or RFP can be detected. By engineering the ''Cellocks'' detection of other pathogens is theoretically possible. However, please always mind the respective [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Safety safety aspects] when dealing with GMOs and human pathogens. | |
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