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Artificial Breathing System Reveals Alveoli Function in Lungs

Chip mimics inhalation and exhalation, allowing scientists to study flow patterns in the bronchial network. WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 – Alveoli are the basic functional units of […]

Microfluidic-Based Soft Robotic Prosthetics Promise Relief for Diabetic Amputees

Article: Air microfluidics-enabled soft robotic transtibial prosthesis socket liner towards dynamic management of residual limb contact pressure and volume fluctuation DOI: 10.1063/5.0087900 WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 – […]

Wearable, Inexpensive Robotic Sleeve for Lymphedema Treatment

Article: A novel air microfluidics-enabled soft robotic sleeve: Toward realizing innovative lymphedema treatment DOI: 10.1063/5.0079898 WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 – Lymphedema often occurs in survivors of breast […]

Embryo Cryopreservation Minimizes Cryoinjuries, Offers Hope for Would-Be Parents

Link to article: Towards embryo cryopreservation-on-a-chip: A standalone microfluidic platform for gradual loading of cryoprotectants to minimize cryoinjuries DOI: 10.1063/5.0047185 WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021 — What are […]

Tiny Brains Grown in 3D-Printed Bioreactor

Link to article: A low-cost 3D printed microfluidic bioreactor and imaging chamber for live-organoid imaging DOI: 10.1063/5.0041027 WASHINGTON, April 6, 2021 — Scientists from MIT and the […]

Microchip Models of Human Lungs Enable Better Understanding of Disease, Immune Response

Link to article: Human lung-on-chips: Advanced systems for respiratory virus models and assessment of immune response DOI: 10.1063/5.0038924 WASHINGTON, March 23, 2021 — According to the National […]

Detecting Small Amounts of Virus in Early Infections

Link to article: Analysis of pressure-driven membrane preconcentration for point-of-care assays DOI: 10.1063/5.0013987 WASHINGTON, September 1, 2020 — Diagnostic devices that are used at home or in […]

Predicting Cancer Behavior Requires Better Understanding of Tumor Cells

Link to article: The promise of single-cell mechanophenotyping for clinical applications DOI: 10.1063/5.0010800 WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 — Our ability to predict who will get cancer, how […]

Paper-Based Device Provides Low-Power, Long-Term Method for Analyzing Sweat

Link to article: Principles of long-term fluids handling in paper-based wearables with capillary-evaporative transport DOI: 10.1063/5.0010417 WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 — Human sweat contains several biomolecules the […]