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This review provides a general introduction into the theory of cantilever sensors, including practical design concepts, examples for liquid-phase sensing with particular emphasis on biological applications, and a discussion of future prospects.

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    Christiane Ziegler

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Ziegler, C. Cantilever-based biosensors. Anal Bioanal Chem 379, 946–959 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-004-2694-y

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