Exhibit 23


                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Forms S-3, No. 333-15533, 33-58736, 33-60229, 33-78760, 33-72170, 33-68542) and
(Forms S-8 No. 33-45348, 33-75466, 33-88826, 333-87153 and 333-89308) of Enzo
Biochem, Inc. and in the related Prospectus of our report dated October 4, 2002,
with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Enzo
Biochem, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the fiscal year
ended July 31, 2002.


                                             /s/  Ernst & Young LLP


Melville, New York
October 28, 2002