Radio-frequency nanopore sensor

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This invention describes a nanoscale sensor with an electrically conductive nanopore used as an antenna, combined with radio-frequency (RF) measurement techniques, to analyze molecules like DNA or RNA as they pass through the pore. By using a second antenna to communicate with the first, the system can quickly and accurately detect changes caused by individual molecules, allowing for rapid and localized sensing at the molecular level.

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• Rapid DNA sequencing for medical diagnostics
• Genetic analysis for personalized medicine
• Detection of pathogens in biological samples
• Quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Biochemical research studying molecular interactions
• Environmental monitoring for detecting contaminants or biological agents

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• Enables high-speed analysis of long polymers such as DNA or RNA
• Provides precise, localized measurements at the nanoscale
• Improves accuracy compared to traditional sensing methods
• Potential for miniaturized, portable diagnostic devices
• Can facilitate real-time monitoring and analysis
• Allows non-destructive sensing of individual molecules

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Patent Abstract

An electrically conductive nanoscale sensor includes a nanoscale pore that may be employed as a first antenna to provide precise localized measurements of the impedance-altering characteristics of a molecule such as DNA or RNA or the like passing through the pore. The use of radiofrequency measurements via a second antenna communicating with the first antenna promises high-speed analysis of long molecules (polymers).