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New Microfluidic Chip Enables Rapid Analysis of Ultra-Small Sample for RNA Detection

A new power-free microfluidic chip developed by researchers at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute (ASI) enables detection of microRNA from extremely small sample volume in only 20 minutes. By drastically reducing the time and quantity of sample required for detection, the chip lays the groundwork for early-stage point-of-care diagnosis of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.

8 Nov 2012

Researchers Develop Novel Early Cancer Detection Technique Using Nanotechnology

It may soon be possible to test a person for cancer with just a drop of their blood and a small machine. As part of a European research project, scientists have developed a device for detecting the HSP70 protein, which i...

2 Nov 2012

Fluidigm Unveils New Integrated Fluidic Circuits to Meet Challenges in Production Genomics

Fluidigm Corporation today introduced four new integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs) designed to meet the challenges associated with production genomics. These new offerings are expected to make substantial contributions to laboratories performing high sample throughput digital PCR, genotyping, and targeted panel testing.

From Standard BioTools 2 Nov 2012

Researchers Develop New Micropump for Futuristic Labs-on-a-Chip

In an advance toward analyzing blood and urine instantly at a patient's bedside instead of waiting for results from a central laboratory, scientists are reporting development of a new micropump capable of producing pressures almost 500 times higher than the pressure in a car tire.

1 Nov 2012

Continuous Rare Cell Extraction Utilizing Inertial Microfluidics

Using something called “inertial microfluidics,” University of Cincinnati researchers are able to continuously and selectively collect rare cells, such as circulating tumor cells, based on their size vs. other biomarkers. This could reduce analysis time and increase selectivity while reducing reliance on antibody-based testing in clinical tests.

29 Oct 2012

Microfluidic Device Simultaneously Measures 768 Biomolecular Interactions

Scientists have developed a small microfluidic device that can be used for performing hundreds of biochemical analyses. It has the capability of measuring 768 biomolecular interactions.

26 Sep 2012

Advanced Nanoscale Technologies Can Reduce DNA Sequencing Costs

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced grants of nearly $19 million for developing technologies that could drastically bring down DNA sequencing costs. Many of the projects are utilizing nanotechnology to achieve this motive.

17 Sep 2012

Nanolane Presents Research on SEEC Microscopy for Biomolecular Recognition Using T-Surfs

A Chalmers University (Sweden) research group lead by Fredrik Höök has applied Surface-Enhanced Ellipsometric Contrast (SEEC) microscopy for time-resolved, label-free visualization of biomolecular recognition events on spatially heterogeneous, supported lipid bilayers (SLB).

From NANOLANE 11 Sep 2012

Microfluidics and Artificial Intelligence Help Sort Mutant Nematodes

Scientists have developed an automated system that uses advanced image processing and artificial intelligence for detecting subtle differences in nematodes used for biological research.

From Georgia Institute of Technology 21 Aug 2012

Study Highlights Significance of Testing Standards to Facilitate Lab on a Chip Commercialization

In a paper, author Samuel Stavis from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has described the necessity for the development and implementation of testing standards prior to the full commercialization of lab on a chip technology.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 9 Aug 2012

Nanofluidics News

New Microfluidic Chip Enables Rapid Analysis of Ultra-Small Sample for RNA Detection

Researchers Develop Novel Early Cancer Detection Technique Using Nanotechnology

Fluidigm Unveils New Integrated Fluidic Circuits to Meet Challenges in Production Genomics

Researchers Develop New Micropump for Futuristic Labs-on-a-Chip

Continuous Rare Cell Extraction Utilizing Inertial Microfluidics

Microfluidic Device Simultaneously Measures 768 Biomolecular Interactions

Advanced Nanoscale Technologies Can Reduce DNA Sequencing Costs

Nanolane Presents Research on SEEC Microscopy for Biomolecular Recognition Using T-Surfs

Microfluidics and Artificial Intelligence Help Sort Mutant Nematodes

Study Highlights Significance of Testing Standards to Facilitate Lab on a Chip Commercialization

Automated Image Acquisition and Analysis of Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride Structures

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