"Affordable Biosensor Detects Key Protein for Depression and Schizophrenia"

Brazilian researchers have created an affordable biosensor to detect altered levels of a protein linked to mental disorders like major depressive disorder and schizophrenia, enhancing early diagnosis and treatment.

• The portable biosensor identifies changes in the brain-derived neurotrophic factor protein, which is crucial for understanding mental disorders, particularly major depressive disorder and schizophrenia.
• Developed by a team from the University of São Paulo (USP), this biosensor utilizes saliva to provide quick results, making it accessible for broader patient monitoring in Brazil.
• With potential commercial availability, this innovative biosensor could revolutionize the early detection and management of bipolar disorder and other mental disorders, ultimately improving patient outcomes.