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Advances in the field of nanotechnology have led to the development of miniaturized devices called lab-on-a-chip (LOC). Lithography, in particular, has helped create nanoscale impressions on the surface of metals and semiconductors.

Scientists imitate the Human Blood-retinal barrier on a microfluidic chip

For years scientists have sought to minimise Animal testing and speed up clinical trials. One alternative is the use of in vitro assays using live cells, but its effectiveness is limited, since it is difficult to reproduce interaction and interconnection between cells.

24 Jan 2018

KU researchers win $10.8 NIH grant to study cancer, neurological disorders, lung and heart diseases

The University of Kansas' Center for Molecular Analysis of Disease Pathways, a National Institutes of Health Center of Biomedical Research Excellence, recently earned a second phase of grant funding in the amount of $10.8 million for an additional five years.

19 Dec 2017

Researchers find way to switch tumor cells between 2D and 3D morphology

Paving the way for testing experimental drugs in more realistic environments, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have discovered how to make tiny colonies of cells grow in useful new ways inside petri dishes.

17 Nov 2017

University of Akron researcher awarded NSF grant to study bone remodeling

Osteoporosis is a disease categorized by brittle bones and increased risk of fracture. Individuals with osteoporosis, and diseases like it, have access to a number of treatments but no permanent solution.

9 Oct 2017

BYU researchers 3D-print first viable microfluidic device

Researchers at BYU are the first to 3D-print a viable microfluidic device small enough to be effective at a scale much less than 100 micrometers.

14 Aug 2017

Pitt researcher aims to develop 'smart biomaterials' for reprogramming mammalian cell signaling

Through a process called cell signaling, cells collaborate on necessary functions such as responding to changes in the environment, fighting off threats to the body, or regulating the basic processes that keep the body alive.

4 Aug 2017

Band-Aid sized device produces sweat even when patient is relaxed and cool

One downside to medical sensors that test human sweat: you have to sweat. Sweating from exertion or a stifling room temperature can be impractical for some patients and unsafe for others.

4 Aug 2017

New portable device can quickly find markers of sepsis from single drop of blood

A new portable device can quickly find markers of deadly, unpredictable sepsis infection from a single drop of blood.

3 Jul 2017

New lab-on-a chip predicts preterm birth risk

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Among the many underlying causes of pregnancy-associated complications, it is known that infection and inflammation are highly significant risk factors.

29 Jun 2017

Scientists use supercomputers to test new techniques for early cancer detection

An important factor in fighting cancer is the speed at which the disease can be identified, diagnosed and treated.

28 Jun 2017

Japanese scientists develop solar-light-driven fully integrated microfluidic device for miniaturized systems

Miniaturized devices such as microsensors often require an independent, equally miniaturized power supply. Searching for suitable systems, Japanese scientists have now developed a fully integrated microfluidic device that produces hydrogen fuel and converts it into electrical energy based on photocatalysis.

19 Jun 2017

New biosensor technology could be used in wearable devices to monitor health

Imagine wearing a device that continuously analyzes your sweat or blood for different types of biomarkers, such as proteins that show you may have breast cancer or lung cancer.

13 Jun 2017

UT scientists develop glass microchip for ultrafast separation, purification of DNA fragments

Researchers of the University of Twente in The Netherlands developed a glass microchip for ultrafast separation and purification of DNA fragments. The chip, moreover, is easy to produce and cheap.

30 May 2017

Lab-on-a-chip designed to predict woman's risk of preterm birth

In the United States alone, a half million babies are born preterm; worldwide, the number is an estimated 15 million. Complications associated with preterm birth are the no. 1 cause of death for children under 5, and those who live often face a range of health problems.

13 Apr 2017

New paper-based device shows great potential for whooping cough diagnosis in low-resource settings

A mother lovingly cradles her sick baby in her arms. As the infant coughs and gasps for air, his anguished mother looks up and warns that the safest place for your baby is not always in your arms.

6 Apr 2017

Researchers develop new lab-on-a-chip platform that aims to improve pathogen detection

Nuclear amplification testing is commonly used for pathogen detection; however, the process is currently manually intensive and complex, and requires dedicated equipment. This prevents its use in some settings, and pathogen detection in individual samples.

24 Mar 2017

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Scientists imitate the Human Blood-retinal barrier on a microfluidic chip

KU researchers win $10.8 NIH grant to study cancer, neurological disorders, lung and heart diseases

Researchers find way to switch tumor cells between 2D and 3D morphology

University of Akron researcher awarded NSF grant to study bone remodeling

BYU researchers 3D-print first viable microfluidic device

Pitt researcher aims to develop 'smart biomaterials' for reprogramming mammalian cell signaling

Band-Aid sized device produces sweat even when patient is relaxed and cool

New portable device can quickly find markers of sepsis from single drop of blood

New lab-on-a chip predicts preterm birth risk

Scientists use supercomputers to test new techniques for early cancer detection

Japanese scientists develop solar-light-driven fully integrated microfluidic device for miniaturized systems

New biosensor technology could be used in wearable devices to monitor health

UT scientists develop glass microchip for ultrafast separation, purification of DNA fragments

Lab-on-a-chip designed to predict woman's risk of preterm birth

New paper-based device shows great potential for whooping cough diagnosis in low-resource settings

Researchers develop new lab-on-a-chip platform that aims to improve pathogen detection

Researchers develop new flexible glass for microscopic medical devices

New low-cost fabrication technique could help incorporate optical sensing onto lab-on-a-chip devices

MIT researchers develop precise technique to measure dopamine in the brain

New graphene-based method may help visualize electrical signaling networks in heart and brain cells

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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