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Magnetofection: How to deliver nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells
magnetofection, also known as magnetic transfection, is a procedure in which nucleic acid is bound to magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) followed by their delivery into eukaryotic cells through…
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Molecularly Barcoded (magnetic) Beads
Biological complexity and the challenges associated with its elucidation Biological organisms are complex systems composed of a variety of cell and tissue types.1 To elucidate the…
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Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) – Principle and Applications
Molecular diagnostic testing techniques using nucleic acids were pioneered through polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which is the predominant technique due to its familiarity, sensitivity, and robustness.…
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Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Platforms
The extraction of nucleic acids is the first step in numerous research and clinical applications.1 High-throughput multiplex systems have been introduced for genotyping, gene expression, and…
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Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Development of sequencing techniques Sequencing techniques enable the direct determination of DNA or cDNA molecule sequences. Their speed, scalability, and high throughput have led to…
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Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Detection of Nucleic Acids
Magnetic nanoparticles are characterized of having both magnetic particles and nanoparticles, which refer to particles ranging between 1 and 100 nanometers in diameter that produce a…
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Targeting of Magnetic Nanoparticles in the Central Nervous System
Function of the blood-brain barrier The blood-brain barrier separates brain tissue from the circulation and plays an important role in protecting the brain from pathogens…
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Tracking COVID-19 with wastewater
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has emerged as the most important viral disease of zoonotic origin already…
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COVID-19: what we know about the new variant
The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is a type of coronavirus, a large family of viruses named for the crown-like spikes on their surfaces. SARS-CoV-2…