Chirality-Driven Photonic PCR Enables Label-Free Genetic Amplification
Haeun Kang, Jeongmin Park, Hyung Joo Lee, Jeong Hyun Han, Youngbi Kim, Dong-Il Won, Donghyun Kim, Mijin Kwon, Dabin Kim, Pil J. Yoo, Jeong Woo Han, Dongseok Suh, Ki Tae Nam, Dong Ha KIM, Luke P. Lee
This paper introduces a chirality-driven photonic PCR method that enables rapid, label-free genetic amplification by using chiral plasmonic nanoparticles to enhance photothermal conversion and DNA synthesis efficiency.
bioRxiv · Oct 20, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering