Cell Based Sensors Detect Dangers Like Explosives and Biohazards

Cell Based Sensors Detect Dangers Like Explosives and Biohazards: "   Cell Based Sensors Detect Dangers Like Explosives and Biohazards A small, unmanned vehicle makes its way down the road ahead of a military convoy. Suddenly it stops and relays a warning to the convoy commander. The presence of a deadly improvised explosive device, or IED, has been detected by sophisticated new sensor technology incorporating living olfactory cells on microchips mounted on the unmanned vehicle. The IED is safely dismantled and lives are saved. Precise manipulation of cells on chip. Three yeast cells are being steered to an accuracy of 1 mm (1/1000th of a millimeter) each by feedback flow control This scenario may become a reality, thanks to the work of three faculty rese"

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