Microfluidics for Biofluid Analysis: From Design to Application

Biofluids often contain a variety of biochemical species that can be utilized to assess the status of human health. Microfluidics, with its capability to precisely manipulate tiny volumes of fluid, offers a new tool for biofluid analysis. Its application in biofluid analysis enables a high-throughput, low-sample/reagent-consumption, and highly efficient method of acquiring information related to human body for early diagnostics of disorders and diseases. Recent advances in paper- and thread-based microfluidic devices broaden the potential uses of microfluidics in wearable biofluid sensing. This Special Topic features research/review articles on the design and applications of microfluidics for biofluid analysis.