Themed collection Open Access Reviews

This comprehensive review provides a systematic classification and a comparative evaluation of current sequence-specific detection methods for LAMP.

Biofilms of bacteria affect product quality and safety of food.

A review with 105 references that analyzes the emerging research area of 3D cell culture in microfluidic platforms with integrated detection schemes.

This critical review highlights significant technical advances and in vivo studies from the last five years that facilitate the development of diagnostic tools for brain disorders.

The carbon-fiber microelectrode has been used for decades as a neurotransmitter sensor, but many new carbon electrodes have recently been developed with beneficial electrochemical properties that take advantage of surface chemistry and surface structure.

Highly fluorescent and robust semiconductor nanocrystals (known as quantum dots or QDs) play a pivotal role in biological applications.

Microplastic debris (<5 mm) is a prolific environmental pollutant, found worldwide in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. This review assesses the numerous different methods used to identify microplastics ingested by marine organisms.