Feb 19th 2025
Abstract The human body comprises trillions of cells, all containing identical DNA, yet exhibiting diverse functions. This cellular heterogeneity is better understood through RNA analysis rather…
Published by ELEXAN Scientific
Feb 12th 2025
Centrifugal disc (CD) microfluidics offers a unique way to control on-chip liquid flow without the need for tubing or external pumps. Using a motor to spin the disc, centrifugal forces push the liquid…
Published by Alex Hwu
Feb 3rd 2025
Microfluidic systems utilize connectors and tubing to transfer liquid to and from the sensor. Whether internal or external, these connectors can consist of luer and barbed ends. For more secure connec…
Published by Ehsan Shamloo
Feb 1st 2025
Syringe pumps are a popular choice for both microfluidics flow control and dispensing applications due to ease of set up and high precision. Using a stepper motor and lead screw, syringe pumps are cap…
Published by Alex Hwu
Jan 25th 2025
With CNC machining, microfluidics prototypes can be made directly in rigid plastic and allow for faster iterations compared to conventional PDMS techniques. However, learning how to micromachine micro…
Published by Alex Hwu & Ehsan Shamloo
Dec 22nd 2024
In microfluidics, dead volume refers to the space in a system where fluid stagnates and is not actively transported or utilized, often leading to inefficiencies or contaminatio…
Published by Ehsan Shamloo
