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Programming bacteria for multiplexed DNA detection

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  • Yu-Yu Cheng

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

  • Zhengyi Chen

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

  • Xinyun Cao

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

  • Tyler D. Ross

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

  • Tanya G. Falbel

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

  • Briana M. Burton

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

  • Ophelia S. Venturelli

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Abstract

DNA is a universal and programmable signal of living organisms. Here we develop cell-based DNA sensors by engineering the naturally competent bacterium Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) to detect specific DNA sequences in the environment. The DNA sensor strains can identify diverse bacterial species including major human pathogens with high specificity. Multiplexed detection of genomic DNA from different species in complex samples can be achieved by coupling the sensing mechanism to orthogonal fluorescent reporters. We also demonstrate that the DNA sensors can detect the presence of species in the complex samples without requiring DNA extraction. The modularity of the living cell-based DNA-sensing mechanism and simple detection procedure could enable programmable DNA sensing for a wide range of applications.

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  • Yu-Yu Cheng & Zhengyi Chen & Xinyun Cao & Tyler D. Ross & Tanya G. Falbel & Briana M. Burton & Ophelia S. Venturelli, 2023. "Programming bacteria for multiplexed DNA detection," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-37582-x
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37582-x
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