Microfluidics for studying the cell polarity

November 17, 2021

"To migrate efficiently to target locations, cells must integrate receptor inputs while maintaining polarity: a distinct front that leads and…

Microfluidic device mimics pitting of malaria parasites in the spleen

November 13, 2021

Malaria can introduce inclusion bodies in red blood cells which can be repaired in the spleen in a process called…

Microfluidic analysis of cell size fluctuation in starving bacteria

November 10, 2021

"In stable environments, cell size fluctuations are thought to be governed by simple physical principles, as suggested by recent findings…

Circadian study of mammalian cell cultures using microfluidics technology

November 6, 2021

The circadian rhythm regulates many of the processes in the body and is crucial for general health. Dysfunctions in the…

Microfluidic chip for delivering mRNA into human cells

November 3, 2021

"Messenger RNA (mRNA) delivery provides gene therapy with the potential to achieve transient therapeutic efficacy without risk of insertional mutagenesis.…