Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ling-Yan Zhai"
- Ling-Yan Zhai's research primarily focuses on innovative diagnostic methods in cancer detection and environmental sensing, utilizing advanced technologies like liquid biopsies and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to improve accuracy and efficiency in biomarker analysis.
- A significant aspect of Zhai's work involves the use of exosomal microRNAs, specifically microRNA-1246, as potential non-invasive biomarkers for breast cancer, highlighting the advantages of real-time diagnostics over traditional imaging techniques.
- Zhai's studies also encompass the development of molecular sensors for detecting heavy metals and other substances, exemplified by dual-sensing capabilities of DNA-modified MOFs, which demonstrate notable effectiveness in identifying specific target analytes.