Microbe Sensors by Fieldstone Bio Can Detect TNT, Arsenic & More

Fieldstone Bio’s smart microbes detect TNT, arsenic, and nitrogen—reshaping environmental sensing with high-tech biological sensors.
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Microbe Sensors by Fieldstone Bio Can Detect TNT, Arsenic & More
Can microbes detect TNT, arsenic, or even hidden landmines? Thanks to breakthroughs from Fieldstone Bio, the answer is yes— and that’s just the beginning. Fieldstone Bio, a startup spun out of MIT in 2023, is transforming how we monitor our environment using engineered microbial sensors. These synthetic biology- powered microbes can sense everything from explosives like TNT to toxic metals such as arsenic, offering a revolutionary leap in environmental monitoring and public safety. For anyone searching how to detect dangerous compounds in soil, water, or agricultural fields, Fieldstone Bio’s cutting- edge microbial sensing technology provides an affordable, scalable, and innovative solution.                    Image Credits:Gannet77 / Getty Images In a world flooded with satellite data and digital environmental sensors, Fieldstone Bio is asking a different question: What if nature itself could be the most intelligent sensor network? “ They’ve evolved to sense and respond to information. It’s…