Field-effect transistor (FET) devices based on functionalized nanocarbon materials are a promising technology for biomolecular sensing applications. Nanocarbon-based field-effect transistor (NC-FET) ...

DNA can signal the presence of or predisposition to a slew of diseases, including cancer. The ability to flag down these clues, known as biomarkers, allows medical professionals to make critical early ...

A new biosensor chip that boasts an accurate and inexpensive design may increase accessibility to high-quality diagnostics. The biosensor, developed by researchers at the National Institute of ...

Biosensors based on tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs) have emerged as a transformative technology in the detection of biomolecules, offering exceptional sensitivity and low power consumption. By ...

WASHINGTON, December 21, 2021 -- Demand for sensitive and selective electronic biosensors -- analytical devices that monitor a target of interest in real time -- is growing for a wide range of ...

Researchers have used off-the-shelf components to create a sensor device that is not only cost-effective but can quickly detect 32 different pathogens and has sensitivities on par with the ...

(Nanowerk News) In a world grappling with a multitude of health threats — ranging from fast-spreading viruses to chronic diseases and drug-resistant bacteria — the need for quick, reliable, and ...

Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are layered materials in which a single layer contains metal atoms sandwiched between chalcogen atoms. The metal is bonded to the neighboring chalcogens through ...