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Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) demonstrate an enzyme-based biosensor in the form of an electrospun polymer mesh that can detect volatile organic compounds, which may help ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Research aimed at teasing apart the workings of RNA enzymes eventually may lead to ways of monitoring fat metabolism and might even assist in the search for signs of life on Mars, ...

Protein stability affects the physiological functions of proteins and is also a desirable trait in many protein engineering tasks, yet improving protein stability is challenging because of limitations ...

Mathematical modelling has emerged as an indispensable tool in understanding and optimising biosensor performance and reaction-diffusion processes. By coupling differential equations that describe ...

Sucrose is a vital energy source in plants. It also drives growth and serves as an important signaling molecule during stress and development. Sucrose is a key product of photosynthesis and the ...

This figure illustrates the electrochemical wiring of a redox enzyme via a redox-active MOF, enabling efficient electron transfer. The MOF facilitates enzyme immobilization while maintaining catalytic ...

Researchers have developed a new material that harnesses the power of enzymes more effectively. These materials have improved the reaction efficiency and long-term stability of enzymes in ...

Redox enzymes are proteins that catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions, which involve the transfer of electrons between ...

All the discovery and translational biomedical research depend primarily on antibody-based technologies for small-molecule and protein analyte detection. These technologies have three limitations, as ...

CRISPR biosensors are transforming healthcare by detecting biomarkers at attomolar sensitivity, enabling real-time health monitoring through wearable patches and implantable sensors. They continuously ...