Graphene-based Biosensor Provides Ultrasensitive DNA, RNA Detection
. by Douglas B. Clark
New biosensor relying on deformed graphene makes it possible to detect just a few biomolecules in blood or serum.
Biosensors / Devices
James Swartz on Cell-Free Systems
. by Hailey Murphy
Hear from James about promising career paths in cell-free systems, and get a preview of his upcoming talk at the Cell Free Systems Conference.
Brain on Chip Aims to Reduce Human and Animal Testing
. by Douglas B. Clark
The device aims to test and predict the effects of biological and chemical agents, diseases, or drugs on the brain without the need for human or animal subjects.
Sensor Determines Antibiotic Effectiveness and Helps Prevent Antibiotic Resistance
. by Douglas B. Clark
Researchers at NIST have developed a method of testing that determines whether an antibiotic fights its targeted infection.
Bioengineers, Doctors Unveil Sepsis Test Requiring One Drop of Blood
. by Douglas B. Clark
New lab-on-a-chip technology looks at immune response for early sepsis detection.
Giant Molecular Cages Maximize Efficiency of Converting Molecules in Chemical Reactions
. by Douglas B. Clark
The molecular cages show potential for use in energy conversion, drug delivery, and as sensors.
New H1N1 Flu Virus Sensor Is Rapid and Highly Sensitive
. by Douglas B. Clark
A new biosensor is capable of rapid detection of the H1N1 flu virus, a strain which poses a strong treat for pandemic outbreak.
Lasers Could Provide Improved Cancer Detection
. by Douglas B. Clark
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have devised an improved method for detecting the signs of cancer in a single cell using lasers and a camera.
Nanostraw Tool Samples Cells without Destruction
. by Douglas B. Clark
Using nanostraws, scientists can now sample cell contents without disrupting a cell's natural processes.
New Breath Monitor Detects Flu Virus
. by Douglas B. Clark
A new tool has been developed to sniff out the flu: a hand-held breath monitor that detects the flu virus.
Will One-cent Lab on a Chip Revolutionize Diagnostics?
. by Douglas B. Clark
Thanks to microfluidics, electronics and inkjet technology, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a new process for creating reusable lab-on-a-chip technology tha
Latest Issue of of BioTM Devoted to Smart and Precision Medications
. by Douglas B. Clark
This special issue focuses on smart and precision medications, presenting novel work aimed at a wide range of medical applications, from diabetes treatments, cancer therapy, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and more.
"Green Energy?" Hydro Produces Significant Emissions Say Researchers
. by Kent Harrington
When the Paris climate accord goes into effect in November, the world will have to start living within a tight carbon budget.
Engineers Develop Tattoo to Monitor Blood Alcohol
. by Douglas B. Clark
Not sure if you’ve had one too many? Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a small, flexible sensor that can answer that question.
Sensor for Food Safety and Medical Diagnosis Leaps Major Hurdle
. by Douglas B. Clark
Researchers at Purdue University have created a new type of electronic sensor that can now distinguish between living and dead bacteria cells.
New Sensor Banishes Bad Beer
. by Douglas B. Clark
Researchers in Madrid have developed a polymer sensor that aims to spare drinkers from the taste of stale beer.
Bioengineers Develop Cheap, Paper-based Zika Test
. by Douglas B. Clark
Biological engineer James Collins of MIT and a team of researchers have created a paper-based test that differentiates between Zika virus strains.
New Bandage Glows in Presence of Infection
. by Douglas B. Clark
British researchers have created a bandage that warns of common infections by turning a fluorescent green within four hours of pathogen detection.
Interview: Zehnan Bao Discusses Skin-Inspired Electronic Materials
. by Douglas B. Clark
Zhenan Bao is the 2015 recipient of the Andreas Acrivos Award for Professional Progress in Chemical Engineering.
Engineers Dramatically Cut Manufacturing Time of Wearable Electronics
. by Douglas B. Clark
A team of researchers has invented a new method that reduces the manufacturing time of wearable electronic health monitors from several days to 20 minutes.
Fireflies' Glow Used to Assist Medical Diagnostics
. by Douglas B. Clark
Because detecting biological molecules for medical diagnostic work is an expensive process, Swiss researchers at EPFL set out to find a more econom
Rapid Testing Developed for Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
. by Douglas B. Clark
The threat of antibiotic-resistant infections in the US is significant.
New Tech Opens Door for Single-Molecule Detection, Outdoing Graphene
. by Douglas B. Clark
Graphene has serious competition, according to researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara, who are using molybdenum disulfide or molybdenite (MoS2) as an ultrasensitive semiconductor material for biosensing.
Bioengineer Develops Smartphone Microscope that Detects Nanoscale Objects
. by ChEnected Guest
UCLA announced that the lab of one of its researchers, Aydogan Ozcan, a professor of electrical engineering and bioengineering, has developed a handheld smartphone attachment that enables a smartphone to detect a single virus.
Researchers Create “Neon” Sign and Biosensor from E. Coli
. by Kent Harrington
Using a biopixel display composed of millions of living E.coli bacterial cells that fluoresce in unison like a blinking Las Vegas neon sign, bioengineers at UC San Diego have created a bacterial sensor that can easily detect low levels of arsenic.
