Genetically Encoded Sensors for Aquaculture and Environmental Health
Genetically Encoded Sensors for Aquaculture and Environmental Health
We harness the natural adaptability of aquatic plants and engineer them to serve as biosensors—living tools that visually report on water quality and nutrient levels. By integrating synthetic gene circuits, these plants fluoresce or change color in response to environmental signals, enabling low-cost, real-time monitoring in aquaculture and freshwater ecosystems.
Current Objectives:
Aim 1 - Develop Nitrate and Ammonia Reporter Lines
Aim 2 - Develop Constitutively Fluorescent Control Lines
Aim 3 - Enhance Reporter Brightness Through Protein Engineering
We design synthetic gene circuits that translate environmental signals into clear, actionable outputs. From DNA design and lab-based validation to deployment in field settings, our platform connects molecular biology to real-world applications. Whether it's for field-based water quality assessment or in situ nitrate monitoring using glowing aquatic plants, our biosensors replace conventional chemical assays with visual, self-reporting systems. Built for speed, scalability, and simplicity, these tools support environmental decision-making where it matters most — in the field.
At Fluorescent Life Technologies, we are bridging the gap between molecular tools and everyday utility. By embedding biosensing capabilities into living systems, we enable fast, visual, and scalable solutions for environmental monitoring. Our gene circuits don’t just fluoresce — they illuminate opportunities for cleaner water, healthier ecosystems, and smarter agriculture.
Help us accelerate the development of living biosensors that address real-world environmental challenges. Your contribution supports synthetic biology research, prototyping, and field testing of tools that can transform how we monitor water quality, agriculture, and ecosystem health.
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Inside Fluorescent Life Technologies: Objective and Prototypes