Molecular Biosensors: Latest Applications and Future Perspectives
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Nanoscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 939
Special Issue Editor
Interests: analytical chemistry; eectroanalysis; biosensors (DNA-based, enzymatic, immunosensors, bacteriophage-based); nanomaterials; isothermal DNA amplification; rapid foodborne pathogen detectio; antimicrobial resistance; food safety
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Molecular biosensors are essential for detecting chemical and biological targets by means of biochemical reactions involving enzymes, antibodies, and cells. They have significantly transformed the analysis of biological and chemical substances, offering rapid, sensitive, and specific solutions in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and food safety. These biosensors enhance diagnostic accuracy in healthcare, enabling early disease detection and real-time health monitoring. They also play a vital role in environmental sustainability by helping to monitor air, water, and soil pollutants. Such biosensors are also crucial for identifying pathogens and toxins in food, thereby protecting public health.
This Special Issue highlights advancements in molecular biosensors, specifically related to novel bioreceptors, advanced transducer materials, innovative design techniques, and emerging targets. Contributions are welcome on several topics, including, but not limited to, biosensors for healthcare, environmental monitoring, point-of-care diagnostics, food safety, and improvements in sensitivity and detection limits.
The Special Issue will be led by Dr. Júlia Magalhães, who will be assisted by our Topical Advisory Panel Member Dr. Joana Lopes Abreu Miranda (University of Porto). We encourage researchers from all biosensor-related fields to submit original research articles or reviews that explore recent advances or developments in these areas.
Dr. Júlia Magalhães
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioreceptor
- healthcare
- environmental monitoring
- food safety
- point-of-care diagnostics
- transducer materials
- biosensor design
- sensitivity improvement
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