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Novel Technique to Build Pneumatic Microvalves into 2-D and 3-D Microfluidic Devices

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have added yet another innovation—miniature valves—to their ever-growing collection of inexpensive, easy-to-manufacture and highly efficient microfluidic devices made from plastic films and double-sided tape.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 3 Apr 2014

New Microfluidic Method Finds That Aspirin May Not be Effective in All Patients with Narrowed Arteries

A new microfluidic method for evaluating drugs commonly used for preventing heart attacks has found that while aspirin can prevent dangerous blood clots in some at-risk patients, it may not be effective in all patients with narrowed arteries. The study, which involved 14 human subjects, used a device that simulated blood flowing through narrowed coronary arteries to assess effects of anti-clotting drugs.

From Georgia Institute of Technology 25 Mar 2014

Epigem Reports Healthy Growth, Strengthens Production Team

Epigem, a polymer micro-engineering company, has experienced healthy growth in the past year and is strengthening its team. It is changing its strategy as a contract R&D provider and contract manufacturerto creation of instruments for the healthcare and consumer electronics fields.

From Epigem Ltd. 20 Mar 2014

Novel Heat-Based Technique to Count and Measure Size of Microscopic Particles

Researchers have developed a new heat-based technique for counting and measuring the size of microscopic particles. The technique is less expensive than light-based techniques and can be used on a wider array of materials than electricity-based techniques. The research was performed by faculty at North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Marquette University.

14 Mar 2014

New Report Analyses International Biochip/Microarray Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of a new report "Concise Analysis of the International Biochips and Microarrays Market" to their offering.

From Research and Markets 28 Feb 2014

3D Microgels May Hold the Key to Personalized Medicine

Rather than your average bowl of Lucky Charms, these are three-dimensional cell cultures generated by an exciting new digital microfluidics platform, the results of which have been published in Nature Communications this week by researchers at the University of Toronto.

27 Feb 2014

Researchers Create Living Liquid Crystal

Plop living, swimming bacteria into a novel water-based, nontoxic liquid crystal and a new physics takes over. The dynamic interaction of the bacteria with the liquid crystal creates a novel form of soft matter: living liquid crystal.

18 Feb 2014

Comprehensive Analysis of Biochip/Microarray Markets Based on Technologies and Applications

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Biochips and Microarrays 2014 - Technologies, Markets and Companies" to their offering.

10 Feb 2014

Novel Microfluidic Device for Rapid, Accurate Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a particularly devastating disease. At least 94 percent of patients will die within five years, and in 2013 it was ranked as one of the top 10 deadliest cancers.

7 Feb 2014

Scientists Design Endothelialized Microfluidic Device for Testing Nanomedicine

Designing nanomedicine to combat diseases is a hot area of scientific research, primarily for treating cancer, but very little is known in the context of atherosclerotic disease. Scientists have engineered a microchip coated with blood vessel cells to learn more about the conditions under which nanoparticles accumulate in the plaque-filled arteries of patients with atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of myocardial infarction and stroke.

From Georgia Institute of Technology 5 Feb 2014