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The enzymatic assay in the medium is methanol specific, so we need to make the bacteria produce methanol. Our idea is to knock out the gene of the enzyme transforming methanol to formaldehyde, called methanol-dehydrogenase. As a result methanol is accumulated in the medium; consequently, it can be indicated by a colour change reaction performed by the enzyme. Furthermore, the colour of the medium can be easily perceived by an electric tool. | The enzymatic assay in the medium is methanol specific, so we need to make the bacteria produce methanol. Our idea is to knock out the gene of the enzyme transforming methanol to formaldehyde, called methanol-dehydrogenase. As a result methanol is accumulated in the medium; consequently, it can be indicated by a colour change reaction performed by the enzyme. Furthermore, the colour of the medium can be easily perceived by an electric tool. | ||
Our product can be used as an alternative for present methane sensors in developing countries. For instance, in mines and indoors, where high concentration of methane can be released, it can function as an alarm device to prevent explosions and potential inhaling. Besides, we can discover yet unknown methane sources such as in swamps. </p5> | Our product can be used as an alternative for present methane sensors in developing countries. For instance, in mines and indoors, where high concentration of methane can be released, it can function as an alarm device to prevent explosions and potential inhaling. Besides, we can discover yet unknown methane sources such as in swamps. </p5> | ||
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