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Protein-Protected Metal Nanoclusters That Behave Like Natural Enzymes
Protein-protected metal nanoclusters have excellent biocompatibility and have received considerable attention as a luminescent probe in a number of fields such as biosensing, bioimaging, and imaging-guided therapy.
Beyond gene editing: A new role for CRISPR
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Epidermal Electronics – A Step Closer to Wearable Diagnostic “Labs”
Skin-friendly epidermal electronic devices fabricated using flexible, stretchable, and degradable protein-based substrates could offer a viable solution to real-time health and fitness monitoring.
Polymers are Improving Our Ability to Diagnose Cancer
Polymers have been shown to improve the biological capabilities of optical contrast agents to improve diagnosis of diseases such as cancer.
Electrified Tattoos and Personalized Biosensors
Scientists developed a fully print-in-place electronics technique that is gentle enough to work on surfaces as delicate as human skin.
A New Low-Cost Parasite Diagnostic System Could Benefit Billions
A cost‐effective, automated parasite diagnostic system that does not require special sample preparation or a trained user.
Raman Spectroscopy Can Quickly Test for Dangerous Streptococcus Bacteria
Raman spectroscopy is an emerging microbiologic diagnostic tool and can be used as an intrapartum screening test for Streptococcus bacteria.
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