Welcoming KhanLab-BayArea Back to BioCurious for 2026!

For 2026, the student team is tackling an exciting food-safety challenge: engineering an E. coli-based biosensor to detect cadaverine and putrescine—the key bacterial byproducts that cause meat spoilage. Their biosensor will produce a visible chromoprotein signal as these compounds increase. Alongside their wet lab experiments, the team is building a mathematical model to predict real-time expiration dates, helping consumers, producers, and sellers cut down on food waste. We are delighted to host these talented young researchers again and can’t wait to see their project progress! Welcome back, KhanLab!