Scat Scan: The Future of Microbiome Analysis
The gut microbiome affects the well-being of humans and their ability to maintain homeostasis. Analysis of bacteria from this region of the body cannot currently be conducted with ease. Samples of fecal matter must be manually taken and a laboratory is needed to analyze the sample. Our proposed technology, the ScatScan, will provide a more convenient method of receiving microbiome data by utilizing home usage. The scanner, located inside of a toilet bowl, will have the ability to obtain a sample of fecal matter and identify the bacteria located inside using DNA sequencing technology. The scanner’s results will be sent to an app on the user’s smartphone. The ScatScan will allow for easier detection of gut microbiome health, and is therefore truly the future of microbiome technology.
Project website: http://scatscan.weebly.com/