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
Microfluidics-free single-cell genomics with templated emulsification 15 August 2024 By louise Microfluidics-free single-cell genomics with templated emulsification Introduction Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has fundamentally transformed the understanding of cellular heterogeneity by enabling the transcriptional profiling of individual cells. Traditional scRNA-seq methods heavily rely on microfluidic devices, which, despite their precision, have limitations such as high costs, complex operation, and restricted throughput. These constraints hinder widespread adoption, … 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
HOT NEWS ABOUT MICROFLUIDICS – June 2024 25 June 2024 By louise Hot news about microfluidics – June 2024 This month, we present another 3 very promising and exciting projects about microfluidics! Breakthrough in Spider Silk Replication Researchers have developed a groundbreaking microfluidic device that mimics the natural self-assembly process of spider silk. By combining ion-induced phase separation and pH-driven fibrillation, they produced synthetic silk fibers with … Continued
HOT NEWS ABOUT MICROFLUIDICS – May 2024 27 May 2024 By louise Hot news about microfluidics – may 2024 This month, we present 3 very promising and exciting projects about microfluidics! Generated by OpenAI Design your own 3D-printed microfluidic setup with this open source platform! Microfluidics and 3D printing hold immense promise for advancing biology, chemistry, and medicine, yet designing 3D-printed microfluidic devices remains a daunting task. … Continued
Brain-on-chip or Chip-on-Brain 24 April 2024 By louise Brain-on-Chip or chip-on-brain? Chipped brain. Generated by OpenAI. Imagine this: a sci-fi dream come true, where our minds seamlessly connect with technology. That’s precisely what’s happening with Neuralink’s latest clinical trial. One of the latest Elon Musk’s companies successfully implanted a wireless chip straight into someone’s brain, and the first outcomes are very promising. Noland … Continued
Innovative On-the-Go Cancer Detection: Ravenshaw University’s New Portable Device Revolution 26 March 2024 By adminLVF Researchers at Ravenshaw University have developed a groundbreaking portable device for instant cancer detection using microfluidics and biosensor technology. Granted a design patent by the Union government, this device, led by Prof Luna Samanta, offers a user-friendly touchscreen for easy sample collection and analysis. It requires minimal body fluid samples and is specifically designed for … Continued