Archive | Biosensors

Read this article to learn about the features, principle and types of biosensors. A biosensor is an analytical device containing an immobilized biological material (enzyme, antibody, nucleic acid, hormone, organelle or whole cell) which can specifically interact with an analyte and produce physical, chemical or electrical signals that can be measured. An analyte is a compound (e.g. glucose, urea, drug, [...]

This article throws light upon the four applications of biosensors. The four applications are: (1) Applications in Medicine and Health (2) Applications in Industry (3) Applications in Pollution Control and  (4) Applications in Military. Biosensors have become very popular in recent years. They are widely used in various fields. Biosensors are small in size and can be easily handled. They [...]