Biosensors that detect and convert biological reactions to a measurable signal have gained
much attention in recent years. Between 1950 and 2017, more than 150,000 papers have …

Existing at the interface of biology and electronics, living cells have been in use as
biorecognition elements (bioreceptors) in biosensors since the early 1970s. They are an …

The ability to detect pathogenic and physiologically relevant molecules in the body with high
sensitivity and specificity offers a powerful opportunity in the early diagnosis and treatment of …

Key features include: Self-assessment questions and exercises Chapters start with essential
principles, then go on to address more advanced topics More than 1300 references to direct …

Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex cellular environment consisting of proteins,
proteoglycans, and other soluble molecules. ECM provides structural support to mammalian …

Healthcare sector is probably the most benefited from the applications of nanotechnology.
The nanotechnology, in the forms of nanomedicine, nanoimplants, nanobiosensors along …

A biosensor is an analytical device that can be used for detecting analytes and combines a
biological component with a physicochemical detecting transducer. In recent years …

Polymer hydrogels are widely used as cell scaffolds for biomedical applications. Although
the biochemical and biophysical properties of hydrogels have been investigated extensively …

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is a sensitive technique for the analysis of
the interfacial properties related to biorecognition events such as reactions catalyzed by …

The fast-developing synthetic biology (SB) has provided many genetic tools to reprogram
and engineer cells for improved performance, novel functions, and diverse applications …