Microfluidics
Moving microfluidics from the lab bench to the factory floor
March 29, 2012
The Center for Polymer Microfabrication designs manufacturing processes for a new generation of diagnostic tools.
Measuring blood flow to monitor sickle cell disease
March 1, 2012
New technology may help doctors predict when patients are at risk for serious complications.
Rolling in the chip
February 24, 2012
In a new microchip, cells separate by rolling away.
Also labeled: Cancer, Diagnostic devices, Mechanical engineering, Stem cells, Cell sorting, Cell therapy, Leukemia, Microsystems
A faster way to catch cells
February 22, 2012
New microfluidic device could be used to diagnose and monitor cancer and other diseases.
Minimizing background noise in stem cell culture
January 21, 2012
Sugar high for bees
October 12, 2011
Bees, and similar nectar feeders, get sweeter juice with dipping tongues.
Tumor cells go against the flow
July 22, 2011
Microfluidic model helps explain how fluid’s flow in bodily tissue influences tumor cell migration.
In the mix
May 19, 2011
Research finds ‘viscous fingers’ can induce efficient mixing of fluids in tight spaces.
Researchers say ocean currents cause microbes to filter light
March 16, 2011
The same phenomenon occurs in the ocean, in a flask and in the art of Paul Matisse.
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Marine biology
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