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Magnet Lab researchers make observing cell functions easier

Magnet Lab researchers develop two new biosensors to monitor cellular dynamics and expand optical microscopy capabilities. The new technique enables the observation of two dynamic processes in a single cell for longer periods, speeding up experiments and advancing tumor and developmental biology research.

SourceFlorida State University·JournalNature Methods·DateMay 8, 2008

Warming up for magnetic resonance imaging

Researchers have developed a new MRI technique that combines high temperatures with hyperpolarized xenon to create a supersensitive diagnostic system. The method, called Hyper-CEST MRI, allows for faster and more selective imaging of specific target molecules, such as tumors in human subjects.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·DateMay 8, 2008
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Handheld DNA detector

A portable DNA sequencer could aid environmental scientists, clinicians, and medical researchers in detecting genetic disorders. A new type of electronic device, the ion-selective field-effect transistor (ISFET), is being integrated into a DNA biosensor to measure changes in conductivity.

SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Nanotechnology·DateMar 10, 2008

Engineering chimeric polypeptides to illuminate cellular redox states

Researchers have designed novel peptide sequences that can detect oxidation and reduction inside cells, providing a new tool for understanding molecular mechanisms underlying complex biomedical problems. The biosensors use Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) to measure redox potentials and oxidative stress in live cells.

SourceSociety for Experimental Biology and Medicine·JournalExperimental Biology and Medicine·DateJan 23, 2008
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Truly sick or simply scared?

Scientists at PNNL have developed a portable biosensor that can distinguish between individuals exposed to nerve agents and those who are simply scared. The sensor uses nano-based technology to amplify biomarker signals, enabling precise readings and faster detection.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·DateAug 19, 2007

Biosensor sniffs out explosives

Researchers at Temple University have developed a new biosensor that uses mammalian olfactory signaling machinery to detect explosives. The biosensor can also potentially be used to screen experimental medications, a crucial step in the development of new drugs.

SourceTemple University·JournalNature Chemical Biology·DateMay 8, 2007
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Immune cell communication key to hunting viruses, Jefferson immunologists show

Researchers created a biosensor using quantum dots to mimic the clustering of MHC proteins on target cells, revealing strong contributions from non-viral peptide-MHC interaction with co-receptors. This cooperativity suggests that a single virus-MHC complex recognized in self-MHC complexes can activate a T-cell response.

SourceThomas Jefferson University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 25, 2006

HYPER-CEST MRI breaks new ground in molecular imaging

Researchers developed a new technique called HYPER-CEST for Magnetic Resonance Imaging that can detect molecules at lower concentrations, enabling better medical diagnosis and treatment. This method uses hyperpolarized xenon signals to generate highly selective contrast and provides both spatial and biochemical information.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateOct 19, 2006
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Study demonstrates rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infections with biosensor technology

A new biosensor developed by GeneFluidics enables accurate identification of bacteria in urine samples with a rapid turnaround time, reducing the two-day wait period for conventional lab tests. This innovation has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with urinary tract infections.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalJournal of Clinical Microbiology·DateFeb 2, 2006

'Biosensor' screens Air Force personnel and equipment

The Air Force has developed a portable biosensor system that can detect and identify biological warfare agents. The system, consisting of a spray and a hand-held 'green box,' provides rapid detection capability and is designed to be reliable, disposable, and cost-effective.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·DateJun 16, 2005

New opportunities from old chemistry in surface science, say Purdue chemists

A team of Purdue chemists has found that amines can form stable bonds with gold surfaces, making them suitable for coating sensors and other devices. This discovery could expand the range of molecules used in biotech applications, particularly in biosensors that detect proteins in the blood to indicate disease.

SourcePurdue University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 26, 2005
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LCD as a molecular magnifying glass

Researchers have created a surface that can align liquid-crystal molecules, enabling the construction of LCDs and opening up the possibility of biosensors. The aligned liquid crystals can detect the presence of certain types of DNA without additional equipment.

SourceNetherlands Organization for Scientific Research·DateDec 16, 2004

New biosensor rapidly detects deadly foodborne pathogen

Purdue researchers develop a new optical biosensor that can detect minute quantities of Listeria monocytogenes in less than 24 hours. The sensor is selective enough to recognize only the species monocytogenes and has improved detection capabilities compared to existing commercial test kits.

SourcePurdue University·JournalApplied and Environmental Microbiology·DateOct 5, 2004
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Gold nanoparticles and catalytic DNA produce colormetric lead sensor

Researchers at University of Illinois have developed a highly sensitive and selective biosensor that uses DNA-gold nanoparticle chemistry to detect lead and other metal ions. The colorimetric sensor can be tuned for different contaminant concentrations, making it suitable for on-site detection.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 14, 2003

Lab on a chip? Cheap, disposable UD biosensor uses gold-on-plastic design

Researchers from the University of Delaware have developed a cheap and disposable biosensor using gold-on-plastic technology, which can detect targeted molecules in bodily fluids with high accuracy. The device is more specific than existing methods, such as latex agglutination tests, and can be produced at a lower cost.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalLangmuir·DateJul 8, 1999

Affordable, Hand-Held Biosensor For Diagnostics

A portable, hand-held biosensor has been developed to detect a wide range of medically important chemical compounds. The device, capable of detecting tiny concentrations of specific molecules, may represent a new type of practical and affordable device for various medical applications.

SourceScripps Research Institute·JournalScience·DateOct 31, 1997