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This review summarizes recent advances in DNA sensor. Major areas of DNA sensor covered in this review include immobilization methods of DNA, general techniques of DNA detection and application of nanoparticles in DNA sensor.

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Liu, T., Lin, L., Zhao, H. et al. DNA and RNA sensor. Sc. China Ser. B-Chem. 48, 1–10 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02990906

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