Sensor Diagram (IMAGE) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Caption The photo at left shows the gold biosensor developed by Rebecca Lai, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The center diagram illustrates how gold ions connect two strands of adenine and hinder electron transmission. The right diagram shows the effect on current signaling the presence of gold. Credit Rebecca Lai/University of Nebraska-Lincoln Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.