DNA/RNA sequencing using a semiconducting nanopore
| Patent Number: | 9,988,677 |
| Issued: | 6/5/2018 |
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
| Abstract: | The present disclosure provides novel apparatus including, though not necessarily limited to, biosensors utilizing semiconductor materials in electrolyte solutions and methods for using the same. The biosensors rely on a unique property wherein a charged body in the electrolyte solution produces a detectable change in the local conductivity of the semiconductor as the body approaches or travels near the semiconductor. |
| Filed: | 6/10/2015 |
| Application Number: | 14/735,898 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |