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Single-molecule detection

Single-molecule detection refers to methods that observe individual molecules rather than measuring only bulk averages. Nanopores are useful for single-molecule sensing because each molecule can produce a distinct signal while interacting with the pore.

What can be detected

DNA and RNA molecules.
Peptides and proteins.
Small molecules and metabolites.
Biomarkers related to disease or environmental monitoring.

Why it matters

Single-molecule methods can reveal heterogeneity, rare events, molecular modifications, and transient interactions that may be hidden in ensemble measurements.

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-= Detección de moléculas individuales =
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+'''Single-molecule detection''' refers to methods that observe individual molecules rather than measuring only bulk averages. Nanopores are useful for single-molecule sensing because each molecule can produce a distinct signal while interacting with the pore.
+</div>
-'''Detección de moléculas individuales''' se refiere a métodos que observan moléculas individuales en lugar de medir solo promedios en masa. Los nanoporos son útiles para la detección de moléculas individuales porque cada molécula puede producir una señal distinta al interactuar con el poro.
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+== What can be detected ==
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-== Qué puede ser detectado ==
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+* DNA and RNA molecules.
+* Peptides and proteins.
+* Small molecules and metabolites.
+* Biomarkers related to disease or environmental monitoring.
+</div>
-* Moléculas de ADN y ARN.
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-* Peptidos y proteínas.
+== Why it matters ==
-* Moléculas pequeñas y metabolitos.
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-* Biomarcadores relacionados con enfermedades o monitoreo ambiental.
-== Por qué es importante ==
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+Single-molecule methods can reveal heterogeneity, rare events, molecular modifications, and transient interactions that may be hidden in ensemble measurements.
+</div>
-Los métodos de detección de moléculas individuales pueden revelar heterogeneidad, eventos raros, modificaciones moleculares y interacciones transitorias que pueden estar ocultas en mediciones de ensamble.
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+== Related pages ==
+</div>
-== Páginas relacionadas ==
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+* [[Nanopore technology]]
+* [[Nanopore sequencing]]
+* [[Bioinformatics]]
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-* [[Nanopore technology|Tecnología de nanoporos]]
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-* [[Nanopore sequencing|Secuenciación de nanoporos]]
-* [[Bioinformatics|Bioinformática]]