Silk Meets Silicon: The Dawn of Biological Hybrid Transistors
Microprocessor-scale transistors detect and respond to biological states and the environment. Your phone may have more than 15 billion tiny transistors packed into its microprocessor…
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From Electric Knifefish to Humans: The Universal Shimmy of Sensory Perception
Scientists at Johns Hopkins found consistent sensory-dependent movements across diverse organisms, from microbes to humans, with potential applications in robotics. An electric knifefish shimmies in…
No More Waiting: Breathalyzer-Style Test for Instant COVID Results
A fast-acting breath test for COVID-19, using a llama-derived nanobody, produces results in less than a minute. Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have…
New Biosensors Allow Earbuds To Record Brain Activity and Exercise Levels
The streaming data from these biosensors can be used for health monitoring and diagnosis of neuro-degenerative conditions. A pair of earbuds can be turned into…
Innovative Saliva-Based Glucose Sensor to Revolutionize Diabetes Monitoring
An innovative device could pave the way for more convenient diabetes monitoring. A prototype sensor that measures glucose levels in saliva could eventually offer a…
Biosensor Vision: Revealing the Crucial Role of Insulin-like Hormones in Brain Plasticity
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute discovered a mechanism where the insulin superfamily of hormones, specifically IGF1 and IGF2, are locally produced and released by…
New Air Monitor Can Detect COVID-19, Flu, RSV, and Other Viruses in Real-Time
Proof-of-concept device could also monitor for flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses. Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are…
The Future of Medical Diagnostics: All-Purpose Biosensor Chip With 10,000-Fold Increase in Detection Range
Detection across widely varying concentrations down to single-molecule could enable multiple medical tests to be performed on a single portable device. UC Santa Cruz scientists…
New Biosensor Reveals Activity of Elusive Metal That’s Essential for Life
Penn State researchers have developed a new biosensor that provides scientists with the first dynamic images of manganese, an elusive metal ion that is essential…
New Technology Can Detect Cancer Cells Without Invasive and Expensive Surgery
New Technology To Improve Cancer Detection and Treatment A new device can detect cancer cells without invasive and expensive surgery. Researchers from the University of…
Biosensors Change the Way Toxic Water Contamination Is Detected
Social scientist and synthetic biologist collaborate to tackle a global challenge. Scientists from Northwestern University have collaborated on the implementation of an accurate, low-cost, and…
MIT Engineers Boost Signals From Fluorescent Sensors – Offering Unique Glimpse Inside Living Cells
Engineering advance allows particles to be placed deeper within biological tissue, which could aid with cancer diagnosis or monitoring. Fluorescent sensors, which can be used…
Electronic Tattoo Offers Highly Accurate, Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of heart health, but it’s tough to frequently and reliably measure outside of a clinical setting….
Compact Wearable “Lab on the Skin” Continuously Monitors Glucose, Alcohol, and Lactate
Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much alcohol to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a…
Ionic Skin: Engineering Smart Skin That Mimics the Sensing Capabilities of Natural Skin
Ionic skins have demonstrated considerable advantages in the effort to create smart skin that matches the sensing capabilities of real skin. They are comprised of…
New Atomically Thin Material That Improves the Efficiency of Light-Based Tech: Solar Panels, Cameras, Biosensors
Cameras, solar panels, biosensors, and fiber optics are technologies that rely on photodetectors, or sensors that convert light into electricity. With the shrinking size of…
A More Sensitive and Durable Rapid COVID-19 Test Using Nanoparticles
Rapid antigen tests can quickly and conveniently tell a person that they are positive for COVID-19. However, because antibody-based tests aren’t very sensitive, they can…
First Molecular Electronics Chip Developed – Realizes 50-Year-Old Goal
A platform for single-molecule measurement of binding kinetics & enzyme activity. The first molecular electronics chip has been developed, realizing a 50-year-old goal of integrating…