Microfluidic potential for Food Industry 11 September 2024 By louise Microfluidic potential for Food Industry The food industry is experiencing a technological transformation driven by the demand for more precise, efficient, and scalable methods to ensure product quality, safety, and sustainability. Microfluidics, a promising technology, has gained attention due to its ability to manipulate fluids at the microscale, making it highly applicable to food-related processes. … Continued
Nanoplasmonic amplification in microfluidics enables accelerated colorimetric quantification of nucleic acid biomarkers from pathogens 27 August 2024 By louise Large-scale perfused tissues via synthetic 3D soft microfluidics The article published in Nature Nanotechnology outlines a breakthrough in the development of a novel molecular diagnostic platform, “QolorEX,” which integrates nanoplasmonic amplification with microfluidics to enable rapid colorimetric quantification of nucleic acid biomarkers from pathogens. This innovation addresses the limitations of traditional PCR methods, offering a … Continued
A Field Guide to Flow Chemistry for Synthetic Organic Chemists 23 August 2024 By louise A Field Guide to Flow Chemistry for Synthetic Organic Chemists Introduction Flow chemistry has emerged as a transformative approach for synthetic organic chemistry, offering significant advantages over traditional batch processes. These benefits include improved mass and heat transfer, enhanced safety, increased efficiency, reduced waste, and superior scalability and reproducibility. Historically, flow chemistry was perceived as … Continued
Best Practices for Single-Cell Analysis Across Modalities 22 August 2024 By louise Best Practices for Single-Cell Analysis Across Modalities Introduction Single-cell technologies have revolutionized our understanding of cellular heterogeneity, enabling the simultaneous profiling of multiple molecular modalities. This review outlines best practices for the comprehensive analysis of single-cell data across different modalities, providing guidance on integrating and interpreting these diverse datasets. Cellular state is characterized by various … Continued
Device Integration of Electrochemical Biosensors 21 August 2024 By louise Device Integration of Electrochemical Biosensors Introduction Electrochemical biosensors are pivotal in modern diagnostics, integrating biological recognition elements with electrochemical transducers to detect analytes in bodily fluids with high sensitivity and specificity. These devices have seen significant advancements, allowing them to be miniaturized for portable, wearable, and implantable applications, making point–of–care diagnostics more accessible. This review … Continued
Patient-Derived Xenograft Models in Cancer Therapy: Technologies and Applications 20 August 2024 By louise Patient-Derived Xenograft Models in Cancer Therapy: Technologies and Applications Introduction Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models have become an indispensable tool in cancer research and therapy development. These models involve implanting human tumor tissues into immunocompromised or humanized mice, allowing researchers to study cancer biology and treatment responses in a living organism. This article delves into the … Continued
Tumor Microenvironment Signaling and Therapeutics in Cancer Progression 12 August 2024 By louise Tumor Microenvironment Signaling and Therapeutics in Cancer Progression Introduction The review article discusses the critical role of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in cancer progression and therapeutic resistance. It highlights how the dynamic interplay between tumor cells and their surrounding microenvironment influences tumor growth, metastasis, and response to treatments. Hormones, metabolites and cytokines released by the … Continued
Methods and Applications for Single-Cell and Spatial Multi-Omics: A comprehensive review 12 August 2024 By louise Methods and Applications for Single-Cell and Spatial Multi-Omics: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction The advent of single-cell and spatial multi-omics technologies has revolutionized our understanding of cell biology by enabling the analysis of multiple molecular layers (genome, epigenome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome) from individual cells. These technologies have provided unprecedented insights into the complex interplay between … Continued