Gold nanoparticles linked to single-stranded DNA create a simple but versatile genetic testing kit

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 07:31 in Biology & Nature

Tests for identifying genetic variations among individuals, which can be used to develop precisely targeted drug therapies, are a current focus in the emerging field of pharmacogenomics. A*STAR researchers have now developed and patented a customized and elegant nanoprobe for assessing sensitivity to the drug warfarin.

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