Microfabricated structures enable the formation of an in vitro neural network

March 23, 2022

The study of the human brain, a complex and intricate organ, has always been a frontier in neuroscience. A recent…

Cellular transcriptomic vector fields revealed using dropseq microfluidic chips

March 19, 2022

Understanding the dynamic transitions of cell states has been a formidable challenge in cellular biology. Traditional methods have struggled to…

Droplet microfluidics enables high-throughput CRISPR-based gene editing and screening

March 17, 2022

Innovations in gene editing are critical for advancing biological research and biotechnology. A recent study published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering…

Microfluidics-enabled molecular interrogation of mosquito bites

March 12, 2022

"Mosquito bites transmit a number of pathogens via salivary droplets deposited during blood-feeding, resulting in potentially fatal diseases. Little is…

Microfluidic analysis of peptides reveals a correlation between physio-chemical properties and biological activity

March 7, 2022

"Antimicrobial resistance challenges the ability of modern medicine to contain infections. Given the dire need for new antimicrobials, polypeptide antibiotics…