Cross-membrane electrical detection of DNA

We introduce out-of-plane metallic nanowire formation on DNA templates, which are stretched through a porous membrane by applying a receding meniscus interface. We demonstrate the direct electrical detection of DNA using these gold nanowire bridges between the membrane’s opposite surfaces. Such a simple electrical readout can be extended for biosensor applications, thanks to the high specificity and multiplexing offered by Rolling Circle Amplification (RCA).Part of proceedings: ISBN 978-069294183-6QC 20180117