Schematic version of on-site wastewater analysis using the microfluidic strips (Credit: Yuwei Pan et al., Cell, 2024) Wastewater sampling has become a popular way over the years to keep track of the ...

Traditional methods for pathogen detection are often expensive and time-consuming and requires a well-equipped laboratory. Here we present a low-cost, deployable paper-based biosensor device for rapid ...

(Nanowerk News) Every day, millions are at risk of falling ill due to undetected allergens or contaminants in their food. However, a groundbreaking solution may be on the horizon, as researchers ...

Researchers have created an innovative paper-based analytical device that can detect microRNA-21—a biomarker associated with ...

Chemists have created a device -- using little more than paper and sticky tape -- that can precisely separate liquids for further medical or environmental analysis. The scientists write in a ...

For example, bioanalysis can potentially contribute to the development of effective vaccines and drugs to treat diseases and help clinical researchers diagnose and treat people. 2 Due to its ...

Microfluidics involves fluid manipulation and control at a submillimeter scale within microfabricated channels etched on a chip, forming a miniature laboratory capable of performing complex analytical ...