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(57) [Summary]nDescribed are porous ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic glass particles that, under appropriate conditions, selectively bind a molecule of interest, particularly a nucleic acid molecule. Methods for preparing the porous ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic glass particles and their use in identifying or separating molecules of interest are also described. Kits comprising the porous ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic glass particles are also provided. |