Nanoscale Sensor

Mass spectroscopy is the chief means researchers have for discovering biomarkers and protein profiles in blood.  But Norwegian researchers have developed a new technique that relies on a silicon membrane perforated with nano-scale holes that can capture biomarkers.  The technique relies on a light scan to illuminate these particles and it doesn’t take too much imagination to foresee this becoming a point-of-care device for clinical chemistry.   MORE

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