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Bruce Applegate

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1990
bioluminescence and chemiluminescence researchBiosensors and Analytical DetectionBacteriophages and microbial interactionsListeria monocytogenes in Food SafetyMicrobial bioremediation and biosurfactants

Publications

106

Citations

4,036

Est. group size

~2

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

37

Publishing since 1990

Research summary
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Bruce Applegate's research focuses on food safety and microbiology, particularly the use of engineered bacteria and viruses (bacteriophages) that emit light (bioluminescence) to detect harmful pathogens like E. coli and Listeria in food and water. His work also explores biosensors, biofilm formation, and probiotics as tools for improving food safety and reducing bacterial contamination in food processing and wastewater systems. This research combines microbiology, engineering, and analytical chemistry to develop rapid, portable detection tools.

Bioluminescent reporter bacteria for detectionBacteriophage-based biosensors and biocontrolFoodborne pathogen detection (E. coli, Listeria)Biofilm formation and probiotic applicationsWater and food safety monitoring technologies

Publication output has fluctuated over the past decade without a clear upward or downward trend, with periodic peaks (e.g., 2020, 2022, 2025) interspersed with quieter years, averaging about 3 publications per year over the last five years.

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Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 3.0/year recently
2017: 1 publication172018: 3 publications182019: 2 publications192020: 5 publications202021: 1 publication212022: 6 publications6222023: 1 publication232024: 2 publications242025: 5 publications252026: 1 publication26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Scientific Reports×3
  • Foods×2
  • Nature Communications×1
  • Biosensors×1
  • Ultrasonics Sonochemistry×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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