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Novel Chip-Based Biosensor can Detect Individual Viral Antigens in Nasal Swab Samples

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a novel chip-based antigen test that can provide ultrasensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A, the viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu, respectively.

12 May 2021

New Sweat Sensor can Measure Blood Glucose with the Touch of a Fingertip

Many people with diabetes endure multiple, painful finger pricks each day to measure their blood glucose.

6 May 2021

A New Approach to Build a 'Nanopore' Biosensor for Detecting Specific Molecules

Researchers have spent more than three decades developing and studying miniature biosensors that can identify single molecules.

28 Apr 2021

An Injectable Sensor Could Help Detect COVID-19 Before Symptoms Appear

A new injectable biosensor could provide an early warning system of COVID-19 infection, spotting the virus up to 48 hours before symptoms appear.

19 Apr 2021

Minuscule Oxygen Sensing Implant can Measure Tissue Oxygen Levels in Real Time

A tiny wireless implant developed by engineers from the University of California, Berkeley, can offer real-time measurements of tissue oxygen levels deep beneath the skin.

15 Apr 2021

Novel Sensor Provides Real-Time Insights into the Inner Life of Plants

The hormone auxin is of central importance for the development of plants. Scientists at the University of Bayreuth and the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Tübingen have now developed a novel sensor that makes the spatial distribution of auxin in the cells of living plants visible in real time.

8 Apr 2021

New DNA Nanosensor Quickly, Accurately Detects Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens

The sustained overuse of antibiotics has caused the development of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, or the so-called “superbugs,” which can lead to acute, dangerous infections that should be diagnosed and treated at an early stage.

23 Mar 2021

Brazilian Researchers Test the Capacity of Different Materials Used in Biosensors

The efficacy of biosensors used in clinical tests depends critically on the surface of the device on which the biorecognition molecules are immobilized. This surface can be adjusted and sometimes controlled using self-assembled molecular monolayers as matrices.

23 Mar 2021

Scientists Develop Innovative Solution to Combat Heat in Wearable Biosensors

Wearable electronic devices like fitness trackers and biosensors, are very promising for healthcare applications and research. They can be used to measure relevant biosignals in real-time and send gathered data wirelessly, opening up new ways to study how our bodies react to different types of activities and exercise. However, most body-worn devices face a common enemy: heat.

17 Mar 2021