Technology:
A reagent useful in the detection of environmental insults comprising bacterial cells containing a stress promoter operably linked to a lux gene complex has been prepared by lyophilizing the cells in a specified medium. The reagent may be used immediately upon rehydration where a positive test for the presence of an environmental insult is given by an increase in light production from the cells.
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Provides the technology to determine the level of environmental stress experienced by an organism
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