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DNA machine sounds the virus alert

A designed DNA molecule lights up when it spots a pathogen.

Tiny machines that patrol the body for invaders are one of nanotechnology's favourite dreams. But a device made from a single molecule by a team of researchers in Israel sounds remarkably similar.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on November 10, 2006 05:53 PM |

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the city of pinole has been tazing viruses for some time.

Posted by: number1man | November 13, 2006 07:13 PM

it is remarkable where science is taking us!!great work, hope that soon this will become the routine diagnostic tool in our labs

Posted by: Hiba Z. | November 13, 2006 08:07 PM


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Published online: 10 November 9
DNA machine sounds the virus alert
A designed DNA molecule lights up when it spots a pathogen.
Philip Ball

And,if you believe the picture, it can do it even though left-handed!

Posted by: maurice gueron | November 13, 2006 10:21 PM

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