How Does Nanotechnology Improve Diagnostic Sensitivity?
One of the primary advantages of nanotechnology in diagnostics is the significant improvement in sensitivity. Nanoparticles can be engineered to bind specifically to certain biomarkers associated with diseases. When these nanoparticles are used in diagnostic assays, they can detect even minute amounts of these biomarkers, enabling early diagnosis. Quantum dots, for instance, are semiconductor nanoparticles that can be used in imaging to provide highly sensitive and multiplexed detection of targets.
