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Biosensors are molecular systems that can detect a target and produce an output. They can be adapted from nature, or synthetically engineered.
Biosensors are molecular systems that can detect a target and produce an output. They can be adapted from nature, or synthetically engineered.
Our stream, Molecular Diagnostics, designs and develops biosensors for easy-to-use molecular diagnostic tests for human health and environmental applications.
Our stream, Molecular Diagnostics, designs and develops biosensors for easy-to-use molecular diagnostic tests for human health and environmental applications.
Our Work with Biosensors
Our Work with Biosensors
Applications of Biosensors:
Applications of Biosensors:
- Point of care diagnostics: Most current diagnostic methods require the use of expensive equipment, highly skilled personnel, and long waiting times for results. Biosensors offer a faster, cheaper alternative, making diagnostics more accessible to places without lab equipment. Rapid results can lead to better patient outcomes.
- Environmental field testing: Biosensors adapted for field use can be used to detect pathogens and monitor water quality. This can include detection of fecal matter, or chemical contaminants such as fluoride or arsenic.
Parts of a Biosensor
Parts of a Biosensor
Sensing Platform
Sensing Platform
Nucleic acids, proteins, or other small molecules that can bind with high sensitivity and specificity to a target.
Nucleic acids, proteins, or other small molecules that can bind with high sensitivity and specificity to a target.
Expression Platform
Expression Platform
Nucleic acids, proteins, or other small molecules that upon sensing of the target produce a signal. These are also known as reporters.
Nucleic acids, proteins, or other small molecules that upon sensing of the target produce a signal. These are also known as reporters.
Platform
Platform
Design or structure that supports the functioning of the biosensor. There can be whole cell or cell-free biosensors.
Design or structure that supports the functioning of the biosensor. There can be whole cell or cell-free biosensors.
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