More About Biosensors
Biosensors have an interdisciplinary design, combining the sensitivity and specificity of biological systems with the computational abilities of microprocessors. The ability to detect pathogens quickly and accurately is critical for both the prevention and treatment of illness. Common uses for biosensors are glucose sensors for diabetes, E. Coli sensors for food safety, and toxin sensors for environmental monitoring.

What Makes a Good Biosensor?

• Accuracy and Precision – Repeatable, reproducible, and accurate.
• Sensitivity – Recognition of all sick patients.
• Specificity – Identification of all healthy patients.
• Simplicity - Lower cost and consistent manufacture.
• Rapid - Close monitoring of patient levels over time.