Timely and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective healthcare, yet nearly half the global
population lacks access to basic diagnostics. Point-of-care (POC) testing offers partial …

Cortisol, a crucial steroid hormone synthesized by the adrenal glands, has diverse impacts
on multiple physiological processes, such as metabolism, immune function, and stress …

Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) offers the capabilities of real-time monitoring
of amplified products, fast detection, and quantitation of infectious units, but poses technical …

Olatunji, Olaboye, Maha, Kolawole, & Abdul, P. No. 1417-1432 Page 1418 services to
remote and underserved areas. These devices are designed to be user-friendly, requiring …

In early 2022, the number of people infected with the highly contagious mutant severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), called Omicron, was increasing …

Recent advances in cell-free synthetic biology have given rise to gene circuit-based sensors
with the potential to provide decentralized and low-cost molecular diagnostics. However, it …

The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), due to the novel coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2), has created an unprecedented threat to the global health system, especially …

Testing for SARS-CoV-2 is one of the most important assets in COVID-19 management and
mitigation. At the onset of the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 testing was uniquely performed in …

The interstitial fluid (ISF) contains rich bioinformation for disease diagnosis and healthcare
monitoring. However, the efficient sampling and detection of the biomolecules in ISF is still …

Lateral flow assays (LFAs) are a popular method for quick and affordable diagnostic testing
because they are easy to use, portable, and user-friendly. However, LFA design has always …