Biosensors Development and Applications

What is essential for the development of commercially viable biosensors?

Suitable bioconjugation strategies and stabilisation of biomolecules on electrodes

What is being used as probe molecules for DNA and microRNA sensing?

Peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) and locked nucleic acids (LNAs)

What is currently of great interest in medical diagnosis?

Determination of protein glycosylation levels using lectins

What is being used to replace antibodies on biosensors?

Synthetic receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard in biosensors?

Antibody-based systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the current application of biosensors in environmental monitoring?

Sensing of toxins Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the areas of application of biosensors in the field of pollution monitoring?

Detection of toxic materials of defence interest Signup and view all the answers

In what type of devices have biosensors found application?

Artificial implantable devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the field of study that involves the use of biosensors to monitor and track the spread of diseases through wastewater?

Sewage epidemiology Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of reducing the size of biosensors to the micro- or nano-scale?

Better signal-to-noise ratio Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using biosensors in nanoscale dimensions?

Increased surface-to-volume ratio Signup and view all the answers

In what field have biosensors been used to identify potential new drug candidates?

Drug discovery Signup and view all the answers

What are biosensors used for in environmental monitoring?

To detect water pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of biosensor development?

Immobilisation of biomolecules on solid surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the applications of biosensors in biomedical research?

Drug discovery Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for biosensor development?

The integration of biology with devices Signup and view all the answers

What is not a typical application of biosensors?

Space exploration Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of interdisciplinary collaboration in biosensor development?

The creation of novel products Signup and view all the answers