Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Scientists have successfully tested in the lab a tiny biosensor they developed that can detect biomarkers tied to traumatic brain injuries.
In a study published recently in the journal Small, the Ohio State University researchers say their waterproof biosensor includes an “unprecedented combination of features” that may allow it to detect changes in the concentrations of various chemicals in the body and send the results to researchers in real time.
The chip is flexible and thinner than a human hair, making it minimally invasive for use in the brain.
“We have a long way to go from our tests in the lab, but these findings were very encouraging,” said study co-author Jinghua Li, assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Ohio State.
Although a biosensor such as the one the team developed could have many potential uses, Li and her…
