title: Is a single cell sensor possible?
abstract: A cell-based implant is a miniaturized sensor that can be placed inside a biological living cell. This device would be able to interrogate and possibly affect biological functions in vivo. This paper explores the requirements of such a system; it also investigates the changes that need to be brought about in both fabrication technologies and design methodologies to make this visionary application a reality.
authors.affiliation: Microelectronics design group, Newcastle University, UK. b.halak@ncl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Basel
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Halak
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yakovlev
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: O'Niell
mesh_terms: D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D002477:Cells; D004867:Equipment Design; D008904:Miniaturization