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Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

In a recent study published in the journal TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, researchers discussed the current trends, challenges, and future of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-based sensors in real-time and rapid food contaminants analysis.

18 May 2022

Researchers create artificial cell membrane that can be kept stable for over 50 days

In nature, the cell membrane has a unique function of protecting the internal from the external environment and communicating outside by sensing the external chemical or physical stimuli like the most precise biosensor for life.

18 May 2022

New technology may pave the way for development of point-of-care devices and diagnostic tests

Biomarkers are components that may be present in biological samples and are related to specific diseases. Therefore, doctors can analyze biological samples from a patient to check their health condition or to monitor the progress of a specific therapy.

17 May 2022

Deoxyribonucleic acid nanostructure sensor found to rapidly detect and inhibit SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reported on a three-layer designer deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanostructure (DDN) strategy-based sensor designed by them for rapid and accurate SARS-CoV-2 detection and inhibition.

9 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 detected using smartphone biosensor

Researchers describe the use of RT-LAMP in combination with particle diffusometry to detect SARS-CoV2 in saliva samples.

7 Apr 2022

CASCADE biosensor found to be effective in naked-eye SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection

Researchers reported the efficacy of their self-developed CASCADE biosensor in naked-eye detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA using gold nanoparticles.

25 Mar 2022

Sustainable material-based biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Researchers conducted a brief review on biosensors based on sustainable materials for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

15 Mar 2022

Researchers develop a system of synthetic biosensors to assess the response of cancer therapy

Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) inhibitors have transformed the treatment of cancer and have become the frontline therapy for a broad range of malignancies. It's because they work better than the previous standard of care.

11 Mar 2022

Identification of a rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 neutralization via antibodies and nanobodies

Researchers presented a technique called rapid in vitro inhibition assay (RIVIA), whereby potential SARS-CoV-2 antibody and nanobody candidates can be rapidly screened.

8 Mar 2022

Binding efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 S1 specific salivary antibodies to the Omicron and Delta variants

A recent study assessed the varying affinities of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants of concern in vaccinated and convalescent individuals.

7 Mar 2022

New prototype sensor aids in the rapid assessment of disease severity

Scientists have developed a prototype sensor that could help doctors rapidly measure adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and lactate levels in blood samples from patients, aiding in the rapid assessment of the severity of some diseases.

25 Feb 2022

Study shows expression of viral proteases may be used to quantitate SARS-CoV-2 infected cells

A new study describes a new method to quantify SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is much simpler and faster compared to existing methods.

14 Feb 2022

Scientists test a tiny biosensor to detect biomarkers linked to traumatic brain injuries

Scientists have successfully tested in the lab a tiny biosensor they developed that can detect biomarkers tied to traumatic brain injuries.

3 Feb 2022

Researchers develop a single-use sensor strip to detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks

Developing rapid clinical testing for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks after trauma, surgery, tumors, and other defects are vital, because such leaks can cause life-threatening conditions, such as meningitis and intercranial infection.

1 Feb 2022

New approach accelerates the detection of cancer biomarkers for point-of-care diagnostics

The detection and quantification of cancer-associated molecular biomarkers in body fluids, or liquid biopsies, prove minimally invasive in early cancer diagnostics.

29 Jan 2022

Rapid, highly accurate drug detection vital to reducing the adverse impacts of addiction

Rapid, accessible and highly accurate detection of addictive substances such as opiates and cocaine is vital to reducing the adverse personal and societal impacts of addiction, something current drug detection systems can take too long to provide.

22 Jan 2022

The effect of different environmental conditions on the binding behavior of the S protein and RBD of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers investigated the binding behavior of spike protein and receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 under different environmental conditions.

20 Jan 2022

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

A new study aimed to highlight the different smart and emerging nanomaterials used to detect SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 protein biosensor employing colloidal quantum dots-modified electrode

An all-solid-state SARS-CoV-2 protein biosensor using lead sulfide colloidal quantum dots--modified electrode is demonstrated in this study by a group of researchers from several institutions.

18 Jan 2022

Unique combination of nanomaterials in DNA biosensor enables easier SARS-CoV-2 detection

A recent paper that was published in the Talanta journal dedicated to original reports in pure and applied analytical chemistry presents for the first time the combination of two different nanomaterials – gold nanomaterials (AuNMs) and CDs for the development of an improved electrochemiluminescence (ECL) DNA biosensor.

10 Jan 2022

Biosensor News and Research

Latest Biosensor News and Research

Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

Researchers create artificial cell membrane that can be kept stable for over 50 days

New technology may pave the way for development of point-of-care devices and diagnostic tests

Deoxyribonucleic acid nanostructure sensor found to rapidly detect and inhibit SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 detected using smartphone biosensor

CASCADE biosensor found to be effective in naked-eye SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection

Sustainable material-based biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Researchers develop a system of synthetic biosensors to assess the response of cancer therapy

Identification of a rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 neutralization via antibodies and nanobodies

Binding efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 S1 specific salivary antibodies to the Omicron and Delta variants

New prototype sensor aids in the rapid assessment of disease severity

Study shows expression of viral proteases may be used to quantitate SARS-CoV-2 infected cells

Scientists test a tiny biosensor to detect biomarkers linked to traumatic brain injuries

Researchers develop a single-use sensor strip to detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks

New approach accelerates the detection of cancer biomarkers for point-of-care diagnostics

Rapid, highly accurate drug detection vital to reducing the adverse impacts of addiction

The effect of different environmental conditions on the binding behavior of the S protein and RBD of SARS-CoV-2

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 protein biosensor employing colloidal quantum dots-modified electrode

Unique combination of nanomaterials in DNA biosensor enables easier SARS-CoV-2 detection

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Biosensor News and Research

Latest Biosensor News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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