Recent Advances in DNA/Protein Biosensors
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Analytical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; 2D materials; semiconducting materials; biosensors; dementia; point-of-care device; DNA/RNA; protein biomarker; chemical and gas sensors
Interests: nanostructured electrode materials; electrochemical (bio)sensors; nanotechnology; aerogels; environmental remediation; biomedical applications; DNA antioxidants
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of biosensor technology has significantly transformed the landscape of molecular diagnostics, with DNA and protein biosensors standing at the forefront of this progress. These biosensors play a vital role in detecting genetic material and protein biomarkers with high specificity and sensitivity, enabling timely diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutic decision-making. Recent advances have expanded their applications across diverse fields, including clinical diagnostics, environmental surveillance, food safety, and biodefense.
Driven by the integration of nanotechnology, bioengineering, and advanced signal transduction techniques, DNA and protein biosensors offer improved performance in terms of detection limit, selectivity, response time, and portability. Innovations such as nanomaterial-based interfaces, aptamer engineering, and label-free sensing approaches have opened new possibilities for ultrasensitive and real-time biomolecular analysis. Moreover, the incorporation of microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technologies has enabled user-friendly formats, suitable for point-of-care and resource-limited settings.
This Special Issue presents a collection of original research articles and reviews that explore the latest trends and breakthroughs in DNA and protein biosensor development. It covers cutting-edge sensor platforms, novel recognition elements, and emerging detection strategies that are redefining sensitivity, miniaturization, and integration. By showcasing interdisciplinary contributions from materials science, chemistry, biology, and engineering, this Special Issue aims to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of how recent technological and conceptual innovations are advancing the field and addressing key challenges in biosensing for real-world applications.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mohammad Mosarof Hossain
Dr. Mariana Ghica
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biosensors
- DNA
- RNA
- proteins
- biomarkers
- point-of-care
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