A magnetostrictive ligand sensor device (MLSD), system and method are provided having at least one magnetostrictive particle (MSP) to which is bound at least one binding element. The MSP may be dispersed in a sample containing a target ligand such that the target ligand binds thereto. A driver is also...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7759134?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7759134 - Magnetostrictive ligand sensor