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Inscentinel' is a firm based at Rothamsted Experimental Station in Hertfordshire. They specialise in the development of insect olfaction technologies[1][2] for the detection of trace chemicals, specifically Hymenoptera training techniques and technologies.[3]

History[]

Inscentinel was founded in 2000, and was a spin-out resulting from a joint venture project between Unilever[4] and Rothamstead Research.[5] The firm was backed with venture capital,[6][7] funding from the British Government,[8] and other investment.[9]

Technology[]

Conventionally, detection of chemicals at low vapor pressures has been based on mass spectrometry, gas chromatography and the use of sniffer dogs. Insect olfaction is sensitive down to parts per trillion[10] and the use of insects to conduct searches for illegal drugs, and explosives[11]—particularly in security[8] applications such as demining—is envisaged.[12] The technology has been tested by QinetiQ for Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining.[13] Potential health uses are also reported,[14] such as for TB.[15] Inscentinel is a patent holder.[16][17] The species of bee used is Apis mellifera.[18]

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References[]

  1. ↑ Inscentinel Ltd. USA Today Website. USA Today. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  2. ↑ sniffer bees. CNet News. Cnet. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  3. ↑ Inscentinel trains sniffer bees to detect bombs. ICIS website. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  4. ↑ Pearson Matthews Research & Development. PMUK Website. PMUK. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  5. ↑ Companies associated with Rothamsted Research. Rothamsted Research Website. Rothamsted Research. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  6. ↑ OT3 Annual Statement. Oxford Technology 3 Annual Statement. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  7. ↑ Portfolio - Environmental Technologies. Midven Website. Midven. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  8. ↑ Oxford Early Investments Newsletter. Oxford Early Investments Website. Oxford Early Investments. URL accessed on Dec 2007.
  9. ↑ Inscentinel Develops Bee-Based Sensor Device to Detect Explosives. AZO Sensors website. AZO sensors. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  10. ↑ Sniffer bees set to snare suicide bombers. This is London Website. This Is London. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  11. ↑ Inscentinel Honeybees Sniff For Explosives: Science Fiction in the NewsInscentinel Honeybees Sniff For Explosives: Science Fiction in the News. Science Profiles Website. Science Profiles. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  12. ↑ Pre-Trial Assessment (PTA) of the Inscentinel system using bees for detection of explosives.. GICHD Website. GICHD. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  13. ↑ Bees Can Sniff Out Disease in Humans. Daily Express Website. Express Group Newspapers. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  14. ↑ http://www.null-hypothesis.co.uk/article/1326
  15. ↑ Detection of odors using insects. Justia Patents Website. Justia. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  16. ↑ Insect Loading System. PatentStormUS. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
  17. ↑ Khot, Anna Humble Honey Bee Helping National Security. Naked Scientists Website. Naked Scientists. URL accessed on 3 March 2012.
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