IIT Jodhpur Unveils Breakthrough Nano-Sensor for Rapid Cytokine Detection
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) |
| Innovation | Nano-sensor for detecting Cytokines |
| Key Role of Cytokines | Biomarkers of inflammation; critical in disease diagnosis and monitoring |
| Applications | Tissue repair, cancer progression, immune system modulation, precision medicine |
| Technique Used | Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy |
| Lead Researcher | Prof. Ajay Agarwal and his team |
| Detection Time | Results within 30 minutes |
| Comparison | Faster and more efficient than traditional methods like ELISA and PCR |
| Integration | Artificial Intelligence (AI) for data processing and analysis |
| Potential Impact | Faster diagnosis of autoimmune diseases and bacterial infections; tailored medical treatments |