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biosensor

American

[bahy-oh-sen-ser, -sawr, bahy-oh-sen-] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɛn sər, -sɔr, ˈbaɪ oʊˌsɛn- /

noun

a device that senses and transmits information about a biological process, as blood pressure, of an individual under observation.

Etymology

Origin of biosensor

bio- + sensor

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Led by Professor Hiroshi Shiigi of the Graduate School of Engineering, the team experimented with a biosensor that can simultaneously detect multiple disease-causing bacterial species within an hour.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2024

The scientists also created a fluorescent biosensor to quickly detect and analyze which bacteria were producing the desired chemicals and how much.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2024

When the biosensor, a specially created protein, comes into contact with the chemical researchers wanted to create, it glows green.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2024

Kudos to the research team for developing a novel biosensor that finds use in monitoring and safeguarding our freshwater ecosystems!

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2023

The biosensor developed by the team works through a series of steps.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2023

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