Recent Developments in Enzyme, DNA and Immuno-Based Biosensors

Area of Science:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Sensor Technology

Background:

• Biosensors are analytical devices comprising a biomolecule, transducer, and output system.
• Conventional detection techniques can be expensive and time-consuming.
• Advances in biosensor technology offer sensitive, rapid, and economical alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in biosensor technology.
• To categorize biosensors based on their biomolecule components.
• To explore the applications of biosensors in medical, environmental, and food industries.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent studies on biosensor development.
• Categorization of biosensors by biomolecule type (enzymes, antibodies, ssDNA, etc.).
• Analysis of working principles and applications of various biosensor types.

Main Results:

• Biosensors offer lower-cost detection compared to traditional methods.
• Key biosensor categories include enzymatic, immunosensors, and DNA-based biosensors.
• Significant progress has been made in medical, environmental, and food applications.

Conclusions:

• Biosensors represent a significant advancement in analytical sciences.
• The development of novel biosensors continues to expand their utility across diverse fields.
• Biosensors provide a comprehensive and cost-effective approach for analyte detection.