The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread worldwide. SARS-CoV-2's high infectiousness and mutability, combined ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University scientists have developed a method for stacking synthetic DNA and carbon nanotubes onto a biosensor electrode, a development that may lead to more accurate ...

Water quality monitoring is recognized as an effective measure to guarantee water safety as it provides real-time information online and raises alerts for incoming pollutants. Among all the ...

Researchers have developed a new material that harnesses the power of enzymes more effectively. These materials have improved the reaction efficiency and long-term stability of enzymes in ...

Diabetes mellitus, sometimes known as diabetes, is a chronic metabolic condition that has become one of the world’s most serious health issues. The fasting glucose level in the blood of a healthy ...

Daily finger-prick blood glucose tests are an unpleasant part of life for diabetics, which is why various groups have developed non-invasive glucose-monitoring sensors. Such devices may be becoming ...

Robust sensor: Francesca Iacopi and colleagues are developing a novel graphene-based biosensor to detect electrical signals from the brain. (Courtesy: University of Technology Sydney/Andy Roberts) ...

Brazilian researchers have developed a low-cost, portable biosensor that can quickly identify a protein whose altered levels are associated with psychiatric disorders, such as depression, ...

Bandaids and pimple patches are the first things we consider when discussing adhesives in medicine. But what if there is more to the story? What if adhesives could not only cover and protect but also ...

Since oral cancer occurs in one of the most accessible sites in the body, it can be easily treated if detected promptly. Researchers report a breakthrough hand-held biosensor that enables quick and ...