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Researchers find Way to Create Enzyme-Free Electrocatalytic Sensors for Quantitative Determination of Glucose

Scientists at the Ural Federal University have solved the problem of synthesizing enzymefree electrocatalytic sensors for quantitative determination of glucose.

12 Aug 2021

Novel “Sensing Leg” Imbued with Sensors can Detect Pressure and Movement

Stanisa Raspopovic is the 2021 grand prize winner of the Science & PINS Prize for Neuromodulation, for his work developing neurorobotic lower limb prostheses that can communicate critical sensory information back to the wearer.

12 Aug 2021

Low-Cost, Portable Microwave Sensor Acts as a Fast and Reliable Tool for Measuring Antibiotic Resistance

UBC researchers have developed a method for monitoring bacterial responses to antibiotics in health-care settings that opens the door to personalized antibiotic therapy for patients.

11 Aug 2021

Biosensors Could Revolutionize the Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis

Sepsis refers to a systemic (body-wide) infection accompanied by inflammation. Newborn infants are particularly susceptible to developing sepsis, given their naïve and under-developed immune system.

11 Aug 2021

Biosensors Enable Low-Cost and Ultra-Fast SARS-CoV-2 Detection

The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have stimulated innovation on several fronts. One is the development of low-cost methods of clinical diagnosis.

11 Aug 2021

Researchers Develop Smart Necklace to Detect Facial Expressions

Human facial movements express emotions and enable nonverbal communications and physical activities like drinking and eating.

3 Aug 2021

Wearable Soft Skin Patch can Monitor Blood Flow Through Major Arteries and Veins

Engineers at the University of California San Diego developed a soft and stretchy ultrasound patch that can be worn on the skin to monitor blood flow through major arteries and veins deep inside a person's body.

23 Jul 2021

New Wristband Could Help Create Interventions for People with Addictions

A new study performed by researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) has helped develop a wearable device capable of detecting people’s stress, paving the way for potential interventions for people with addictions.

22 Jul 2021

New Sensing Neck Brace may Help Analyze Neck Mobility After Cancer Treatment

A new robotic neck brace from researchers at Columbia Engineering and their colleagues at Columbia's Department of Otolaryngology may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck mobility of patients and guide their recovery.

20 Jul 2021

Instant COVID Sensor to Prevent Outbreaks and Protect Communities

An instant COVID-19 sensor made in Australia could help transform day-to-day management of the pandemic, protecting frontline workers and the wider community.

9 Jul 2021