Label-free DNA-sensor modelling based on magnetic induction spectroscopy
<i>Introduction.-</i> Affordable and accessible Deoxyribonucleic Acids (DNA) detection remains a major challenge in global healthcare because most molecular diagnostic techniques rely on chemical labels, complex reagents, and expensive equipment. <i>Objective.-</i> In this study, we investigate a fundamentally different approach based on Magnetic Induction Spectroscopy (MIS) to detect DNA concentrations in solution without labels, reagents, or physical contact. <i>Methods.-</i> Bulk electrical propertiess of DNA at multiple concentrations informed a three-dimensional electromagnetic simulation model. <i>Results.-</i> Multifrequency analysis revealed clear differences in the inductive phase shift as a function of DNA concentration, with maximum sensitivity near 1 MHz. <i>Conclusions.-</i> Simulated and extrapolated results indicate a potential detection range of 0.06-1000 μMol, encompassing typical post-PCR concentrations. The findings demonstrate modeling-based feasibility for concentration-dependent detection of bulk DNA.
Authors
- César Antonio González-Díaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0882-1439)
- Franck M. André (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6297-1433)
- Simo A. Mäkiharju (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3818-8649)
- Boris Rubinsky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2794-1543)
- Virginia Sánchez-Monroy
- Luis M. Mir
Institutions
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
- Université Paris-Saclay (FR)
- Institut Gustave Roussy (FR)
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BioTechniques
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07366205.2026.2647885
- Primary Topic
- Characterization and Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00