Breakthrough Biosensor Makes Vitamin B6 Testing Faster & Cheaper
π¬   The Innovation Scientists have created a  quantum dot-powered biosensor  that detects vitamin B6 in minutes—at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods! How it works : Cadmium telluride (CdTe) quantum dots + zinc oxide films = ultra-sensitive detection Key specs : ✔ Detects levels as low as  0.9 ΞΌM  (clinically relevant) ✔ Works at  <2V  (energy-efficient) ✔  106% accuracy  in human serum tests π  Why Vitamin B6 Matters This essential nutrient: ➡️ Boosts  energy metabolism ➡️ Supports  enzyme function ➡️ Must come from diet (body can’t make it) Current detection methods are slow and expensive—this sensor changes the game. π ️  Science Made Simple 1️⃣  Fabrication : Zinc oxide films spun-coated and heated to 500°C 2️⃣  Boost : Quantum dots added to amplify sensitivity 3️⃣  Detection : Measures electric current changes when B6 binds π§ͺ  Bonus : Ignores interference from glucose, proteins, et...