Amplification and imaging of microRNA as a biomarker to detect tumor development
| Date | 18th, Mar 2020 |
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| Source | Nanowerk - Nanotechnology Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Scientists found a way to amplify miRNA in live tumor cells for bioimaging. Their assay is based on a robust cellular autocatalytic biocircuit triggered by synthetic DNA and nanoparticles.