Nanomushroom Biosensors (Illustration) (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Nanomushroom Biosensors (Illustration)

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Schematic illustration of cells (blue mountain-like shapes) on top of nanoscale mushroom-like structures with silicone dioxide stems and gold caps, which have the potential to detect cell proliferation in real-time.

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OIST

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