Genetics

The detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and similar DNA sequence variations plays an important role in the identification of individual’s who are at risk for having an inherited genetic disorder or are at risk for passing on a disorder to offspring.  In the area of genetics diagnostics, Nanosphere is using its patented gold nanoparticle probe technology to develop rapid, multiplex clinical tests for some of the most common inherited genetic disorders, including certain types of thrombophilia, alterations of folate metabolism, cystic fibrosis, and hereditary hemochromatosis.