IBM develops nanpdevice that could help in reading DNA
9 October 2009Scientists at IBM have demonstrated “DNA Transistor”, a new device based on silicon that could help in reading human DNA fast. The research will help us in understanding the human DNA so that suitable steps are taken for diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Scientists have drilled nanoholes in the chips and after passing DNA strands through these nanopores, researchers are expected to get the information on genetic code.
On successful, the research will significantly bring down the overall cost of personalized genome analysis to $1000, which is at present much higher and at the same time having information on personalized genome code will also help in prescribing personalized medicine and facilitating clinical testing. Researchers at IBM from four nanofabrication, microelectronics, physics and biology are working towards optimization of the technique so that DNA molecule is read accurately.
Researchers are finalizing the rate at which a DNA molecule will pass through the three-meter long aperture. Scientists all over the world are working hard to analyze DNA but so far none of the researchers got success. The main challenge before the researchers is the speed and scientists at IBM are hopeful to tackle speed with their unique and innovative approach.
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