Bethan Davies

1 week ago | azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain

Reviewed by Bethan DaviesA newly approved blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, developed with contributions from Indiana University researchers, marks a major step forward in how the disease can be diagnosed. By detecting specific biomarkers in blood, this test offers a simpler, less invasive, and more widely accessible alternative to traditional diagnostic tools like PET scans and spinal fluid analysis.

1 week ago | azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain

Reviewed by Bethan DaviesResearchers have developed a new machine learning-based technique that uses only spectral data to monitor laser temperature—no contact sensors required—opening the door to simpler, non-invasive diagnostics in complex laser environments. Published in Advanced Sensor Research, the study outlines how neural networks can be trained to read subtle changes in a laser’s emitted light spectrum to accurately infer temperature.

2 weeks ago | azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain

Reviewed by Bethan DaviesResearchers have highlighted a major advancement in virus detection and analysis with nanoplasmonic biosensors, showcasing their expanding role beyond diagnostics to include drug screening and immune profiling. A recent review published in npj Biosensing explores how these biosensors, initially designed for rapid and highly sensitive virus detection, are now proving invaluable in broader areas of virology research.

2 weeks ago | azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain

Reviewed by Bethan DaviesResearchers have developed a fast and highly sensitive biosensor that uses dielectrophoresis—an electric field-based technique—to detect foodborne viruses in real time, offering a promising tool for on-site safety testing. BackgroundBiosensors are gaining traction as effective tools for virus detection.

2 weeks ago | azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain

Reviewed by Bethan DaviesResearchers have developed a portable, user-friendly sensor that can quickly detect lead in drinking water, offering a practical tool for communities to monitor contamination without needing a laboratory. Why it MattersLead contamination in drinking water continues to pose serious health risks, particularly in older homes with outdated plumbing.