Devices, system and methods for tracking products using biological barcodes and genetically modified organisms containing the same
AssigneeAanika Biosciences, Inc.
InventorsVishaal Bhuyan, Eduardo Morales, Ellen Jorgensen, German Sabio, Arjeta Markasevic, Noah Dworakowski
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Abstract
Described herein is biological barcodes that can be associated with physical articles for use in functioning as a unique identifier.
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Isolated spores comprising one or more recombinant biological barcodes and a genome modified to render inoperable two or more genes that are needed for spore germination.
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A method of making a recombinant spore comprising
- producing modified spores by inactivating two or more genes required for spore germination or essential metabolic function;
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- inserting one or more biological barcodes comprising nucleotide sequence of at least 10 base pairs in to the modified spores.
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A label configured to be affixed to a surface comprising a biological barcode and optionally a fluorescent indicator.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.