Towards the fast and robust optimal design of Wireless Body Area Networks [PDF]
, 2015 Wireless body area networks are wireless sensor networks whose adoption has recently emerged and spread in important healthcare applications, such as the remote monitoring of health conditions of patients.
D'Andreagiovanni, Fabio +1 more
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Bridging the gap: Multi‐stakeholder perspectives of molecular diagnostics in oncology
Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Although molecular diagnostics is transforming cancer care, implementing novel technologies remains challenging. This study identifies unmet needs and technology requirements through a two‐step stakeholder involvement. Liquid biopsies for monitoring applications and predictive biomarker testing emerge as key unmet needs. Technology requirements vary by
Jorine Arnouts +8 more
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Etched Fiber Bragg Grating Biosensor Functionalized with Aptamers for Detection of Thrombin
Sensors, 2018 A biosensor based on an etched Fiber Bragg Grating (EFBG) for thrombin detection is reported. The sensing system is based on a Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) with a Bragg wavelength of 1550 nm, wet-etched in hydrofluoric acid (HF) for ~27 min, to achieve ...
Aliya Bekmurzayeva +7 more
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Isolation and in vitro characterization of novel S. epidermidis phages for therapeutic applications
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023 S. epidermidis is an important opportunistic pathogen causing chronic prosthetic joint infections associated with biofilm growth. Increased tolerance to antibiotic therapy often requires prolonged treatment or revision surgery. Phage therapy is currently
Vida Štrancar +9 more
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Catalase-based modified graphite electrode for hydrogen peroxide detection in different beverages [PDF]
, 2016 A catalase-based (NAF/MWCNTs) nanocomposite film modified glassy carbon electrode for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) detection was developed. The developed biosensor was characterized in terms of its bioelectrochemical properties.
ANTIOCHIA, RICCARDA +5 more
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Strength through diversity: how cancers thrive when clones cooperate
Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Intratumor heterogeneity can offer direct benefits to the tumor through cooperation between different clones. In this review, Kuiken et al. discuss existing evidence for clonal cooperativity to identify overarching principles, and highlight how novel technological developments could address remaining open questions.
Marije C. Kuiken +3 more
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Comparative Study of Gold and Carbon Nanoparticles in Nucleic Acid Lateral Flow Assay
Nanomaterials, 2021 A lateral flow assay (LFA) is a paper-based, point-of-need test designed to detect a specific analyte in complex samples in low-resource settings. Although LFA has been successfully used in different applications, its use is still limited when high ...
Juan Carlos Porras +5 more
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Three-dimensional modeling of single stranded DNA hairpins for aptamer-based biosensors. [PDF]
, 2017 Aptamers consist of short oligonucleotides that bind specific targets. They provide advantages over antibodies, including robustness, low cost, and reusability.
Jeddi, Iman, Saiz, Leonor
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An Inkjet‐Printed Platinum‐Based Temperature Sensing Element on Polyimide Substrates
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.An inkjet‐printed, meander‐structured, nanoparticle platinum‐based resistive temperature sensors on polyimide substrates are demonstrated as proof‐of‐concept. Optimized sintering at 250°C enables stable conductive structures. The Pt100‐ and Pt1000‐type sensors exhibit linear resistance–temperature characteristics with stable TCR in the 20°C–80°C range,
Shawon Alam +6 more
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Biosensors for cardiac biomarkers detection: a review [PDF]
, 2012 The cardiovascular disease (CVD) is considered as a major threat to global health. Therefore, there is a growing demand for a range of portable, rapid and low cost biosensing devices for the detection of CVD.
Gurbuz, Yasar +3 more
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