Ultrafast DNA Reader Prototype (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Ultrafast DNA Reader Prototype

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A tiny, DNA reading device was developed that is a thousands of times smaller than width of a single human hair. The device is sensitive enough to distinguish the individual chemical bases of DNA (known by their abbreviated letters of A, C, T or G) when they are pumped past the reading head.

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Michael Northrop, Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University

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