First quantum biosensor can detect rapid, invisible changes in cells

In the development of diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cancer, Ebola and dengue, numerous chemical reactions take place within and between cells that contribute to disease progression.

These changes can occur in less than the blink of an eye—within microseconds or faster—making them difficult to analyze.

Quantum sensing offers a way to monitor these changes, helping researchers determine when, where and how rapid biological processes occur. ...