A wireless miniaturized sensor can report a ‘spoiler alert’ via a mobile phone by detecting volatile biogenic amines that are produced by spoiled protein-rich foods, providing a feasible solution to identify and prevent food spoilage and promote food safety.
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Matsuhisa, N. Spoiler alert of foods by your phone. Nat Food 4, 362–363 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00756-3
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