Label-free, sequence-specific, inexpensive fluorescent DNA sensors
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 18:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Using principles of energy transfer more commonly applied to designing solar cells, scientists have developed a new highly sensitive way to detect specific sequences of DNA, the genetic material unique to every living thing. The method is considerably less costly than other DNA assays and has widespread potential for applications in forensics, medical diagnostics, and the detection of bioterror agents.