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9 hours ago | azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain

Reviewed by Bethan DaviesEarly and accurate diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s remains one of the biggest challenges in neurological healthcare. These conditions involve a gradual loss of neurons, leading to cognitive and motor impairments that often develop subtly and progress slowly, making timely detection difficult.

1 day ago | azosensors.com | Bethan Davies

Leveraging their knowledge of plant and synthetic biology, scientists have developed a biosensor that detects RNA signals in real time within living plants, enhancing the ability to monitor gene expression and fine-tune genome engineering efforts. The ScienceInside plant cells, RNA acts as a messenger, carrying instructions from DNA that direct protein production, which is critical for nearly every cellular function.

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

Reviewed by Bethan DaviesNASA researchers have recently underscored the vital role of North Atlantic right whales, an increasingly rare marine species, in the broader ocean ecosystem. With only about 370 individuals left, conservation efforts hinge on understanding their food sources, particularly a tiny plankton species called Calanus finmarchicus. These copepods are essential to the whales’ diet, and tracking their distribution has become a top priority.

2 days ago | azosensors.com | Bethan Davies

Designing sensors to detect trace amounts of chemicals — whether environmental toxins, disease biomarkers, or other compounds — has traditionally required years of meticulous trial and error. But researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a faster, smarter approach.

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

Reviewed by Bethan DaviesNASA researchers have shared insights into the promising use of quantum sensing technologies, specifically matter-wave interferometry, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The team has been looking at how these sensors could significantly enhance our ability to measure gravitational and other physical forces in space, offering new ways to study the fundamental laws of the universe and analyze the makeup of planetary bodies.