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New Technique to Improve the Detection of Biomolecules

Biomolecules have to be monitored in a fast, simple, and sensitive way in clinical diagnostics. Most often, clinicians track antibodies because these tiny proteins adhere to antigens, or foreign substances, that are faced on a daily basis.

20 Aug 2018

Researchers Use Synthetic Biology to Develop Stable Optical Nanotube Sensors

Researchers have created innovative nanotube biosensors using synthetic biology, which enhances their sensing capabilities in complex biofluids.

27 Jul 2018

New DNA Biosensor Chip Can Detect Single Nucleotide Polymorphism with Greater Sensitivity

A research team led by the University of California San Diego has created a chip that is capable of detecting a type of genetic mutation called a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and wirelessly transmitting the results to a computer, smartphone, or other electronic devices in real time.

10 Jul 2018

Minuscule, Ingestible Sensors Could Help Track Growth of Tumor Cells

Scientists at EPFL have come up with an unconventional strategy which may help patients to track their illness just by drinking a solution that contains millions of tiny electronic sensors posing as bacteria.

25 Jun 2018

Scientists Develop Novel Biosensor Made of Electron-Accepting Polymer

A low-cost sensor produced with semiconducting plastic and could be used to monitor or diagnose a broad range of health conditions, such as neurodegenerative diseases or surgical complications, has been developed by an international group of scientists.

25 Jun 2018

Researchers Develop Velcro®-Type Sensor to Detect Prostate Cancer Cells in Blood

A sensor has been developed that functions like Velcro® on prostate cancer cells, enabling them to be identified from blood samples.

7 Jun 2018

New Mid-IR Biosensor Differentiates Analytes in Heterogeneous Biological Samples

The detection of biomolecules—such as nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids—as well as their interactions in heterogeneous biological samples is highly important for gaining insights into a large number of biological mechanisms in health and disease.

5 Jun 2018

MIPT Delivers World’s First Biosensor Chips Based on Copper & Graphene Oxide

Researchers have developed biosensor chips of unprecedented sensitivity, which are based on copper instead of the conventionally used gold. Besides making the device somewhat cheaper, this innovation will facilitate the manufacturing process.

11 Apr 2018

Miniaturized, Tooth-Mounted Sensors to Monitor Dietary Intake

Real-time monitoring of the processes taking place within and around our bodies could prove invaluable with regard to clinical or healthcare studies.

29 Mar 2018

Bio-Sensors Tested for Instant Detection of Ruptured Fuel Pipeline

Technology is being designed that alerts pipeline managers to leaks as the failure occurs, avoiding environmental disasters & fuel distribution disruptions.

29 Mar 2018