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SeParate: multiway fluorescence-activated droplet sorting based on integration of serial and parallel triaging concepts

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2107-2121
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01075A, Paper
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Wannes Verbist, Jolien Breukers, Sapna Sharma, Iene Rutten, Hans Gerstmans, Lotte Coelmont, Francesco Dal Dosso, Kai Dallmeier, Jeroen Lammertyn
A novel platform, called SeParate, enabling accurate multiplex droplet sorting by integrating serial and parallel sorting principles for three model systems with increasing complexity and intra-subpopulation variation in fluorescence intensities.
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Lab on skin: real-time metabolite monitoring with polyphenol film based subdermal wearable patches

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2039-2048
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00073K, Paper
Open Access
Georgeta Vulpe, Guoyi Liu, Sam Oakley, Guanghao Yang, Arjun Ajith Mohan, Mark Waldron, Sanjiv Sharma
Development of wearable sensing devices for minimally invasive and real time monitoring of physiological information in ambulatory conditions.
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Microphysiological pancreas-on-chip platform with integrated sensors to model endocrine function and metabolism

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2080-2093
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00838J, Paper
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Katharina Schlünder, Madalena Cipriano, Aline Zbinden, Stefanie Fuchs, Torsten Mayr, Katja Schenke-Layland, Peter Loskill
Pancreatic in vitro models are crucial for research on diseases such as diabetes mellitus. A novel thermoplastic organ-on-chip with integrated real-time read-outs models the complex microphysiological structure and function of the endocrine pancreas.
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Deciphering fibroblast-induced drug resistance in non-small cell lung carcinoma through patient-derived organoids in agarose microwells

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2025-2038
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01044A, Paper
Qiyue Luan, Ines Pulido, Angelique Isagirre, Julian Carretero, Jian Zhou, Takeshi Shimamura, Ian Papautsky
Agarose microwell platform for modeling lung carcinoma using patient-derived tissues to decipher cancer associated fibroblast-induced drug resistance.
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Tonicity-induced cargo loading into extracellular vesicles

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2069-2079
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00830D, Paper
Open Access
Chaeeun Lee, Sumit Kumar, Juhee Park, Yongjun Choi, Elizabeth Maria Clarissa, Yoon-Kyoung Cho
Tonicity-induced cargo loading into extracellular vesicles (EVs) is achieved through controlled membrane permeability, ensuring cargo incorporation without causing damage to the EV membrane.
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Recent developments and future perspectives of microfluidics and smart technologies in wearable devices

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1833-1866
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00089G, Critical Review
Sasikala Apoorva, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Kamalalayam Rajan Sreejith
Wearable devices are increasingly popular in health monitoring, diagnosis, and drug delivery. Advances allow real-time analysis of biofluids like sweat, tears, saliva, wound fluid, and urine.
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Droplet microfluidic system for high throughput and passive selection of bacteria producing biosurfactants

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1947-1956
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00656E, Paper
Open Access
Klaudia Staskiewicz, Maria Dabrowska-Zawada, Lukasz Kozon, Zofia Olszewska, Lukasz Drewniak, Tomasz S. Kaminski
Novel microfluidic technique for functional selection of biosurfactant-producing microorganisms. Single bacterial cells are encapsulated into picoliter droplets for clonal cultivation and passively sorted at high throughput by interfacial tension.
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Next generation microfluidics: fulfilling the promise of lab-on-a-chip technologies

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1867-1874
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00796K, Perspective
Open Access
Umut A. Gurkan, David K. Wood, Dorn Carranza, Luke H. Herbertson, Scott L. Diamond, E. Du, Suvajyoti Guha, Jorge Di Paola, Patrick C. Hines, Ian Papautsky, Sergey S. Shevkoplyas, Nathan J. Sniadecki, Vamsee K. Pamula, Prithu Sundd, Asif Rizwan, Pankaj Qasba, Wilbur A. Lam
In this perspective article, we present the state of the microfluidic field regarding current limitations and propose future directions and new approaches for the field to advance lab-on-a-chip technologies closer to translation and clinical use.
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Tuneable hydrogel patterns in pillarless microfluidic devices

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2094-2106
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01082A, Paper
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Claudia Olaizola-Rodrigo, Sujey Palma-Florez, Teodora Ranđelović, Clara Bayona, Mehran Ashrafi, Josep Samitier, Anna Lagunas, Mònica Mir, Manuel Doblaré, Ignacio Ochoa, Rosa Monge, Sara Oliván
A novel methodology utilizing plasma surface treatment enables the construction of cell culture chambers featuring abutment-free patterns, facilitating the precise distribution of shear stress.
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A self-assembly and cellular migration based fabrication of high-density 3D tubular constructs of barrier forming membranes

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00006D, Paper
Seyedaydin Jalali, Ponnambalam Ravi Selvaganapathy
A scalable method for creating perfusable 3D tissue constructs using self-assembly is introduced. Unlike conventional cell injection methods, here we leverage cell migration to form tissue barriers of low permeability, mimicking in vivo environments.
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Direct laser writing-enabled 3D printing strategies for microfluidic applications

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00743J, Tutorial Review
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Olivia M. Young, Xin Xu, Sunandita Sarker, Ryan D. Sochol
This Tutorial Review highlights strategies for leveraging the micron-to-submicron-scale additive manufacturing technique, “direct laser writing”, to enable 3D microfluidic technologies.
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Spatially controlled diffusion range of tumor-associated angiogenic factors to develop a tumor model using a microfluidic resistive circuit

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00891F, Paper
Yu-Hsiang Hsu, Wen-Chih Yang, Yi-Ting Chen, Che-Yu Lin, Chiou-Fong Yang, Wei-Wen Liu, Subhashree Shivani, Pai-Chi Li
The DC-MPS device uses a velocity V-clamp to create a partition with a steep concentration gradient for simultaneously developing vasculogenic vessels and a tumor. It enables vessel–tumor interaction to develop a tumor model with angiogenic vessels.
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Development of a self-contained microfluidic chip and an internet-of-things-based point-of-care device for automated identification of respiratory viruses

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00933E, Paper
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Huynh Quoc Nguyen, Van Dan Nguyen, Vu Minh Phan, Tae Seok Seo
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted the in vitro diagnostic market, leading to the development of new technologies such as point-of-care testing (POCT), multiplex testing, and digital health platforms.
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Microfluidic Particle Counter Visualizing Mucosal Antibody Levels against SARS-CoV-2 in the Upper Respiratory Tract for Rapid Evaluation of Immune Protection

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00118D, Paper
Open Access
Jiaheng Li, Lok Ting CHU, Hogi Hartanto, Guihuan Guo, Lu LIU, Jianpeng WU, Minghui Wu, Chenyu Cui, Gaobo Wang, Wengang LIU, Hoi Kwan Kwong, Siying WU, Ting-Hsuan Chen
Mucosal antibodies at the upper respiratory tract are the earliest and most critical responders to prevent respiratory infections, providing an indication to rapidly evaluate immune protection. Here, we report a...
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Evaluating thrombosis risk and patient-specific treatment strategy using an atherothrombosis-on-chip model

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00131A, Paper
Fahima Akther, Hedieh Fallahi, Jun Zhang, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Hang Thu Ta
An atherothrombosis-on-chip model to evaluate thrombosis risk and patient-specific treatment strategy.
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Detection and Identification of Single Ribonucleotide Monophosphates using a Dual In-Plane Nanopore Sensor Made from a Thermoplastic via Replication

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01062G, Paper
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Steven A. Soper, Chathurika Rathnayaka, Indu Chandrasoma, Junseo Choi, Katie Childers, Maximillian Chibuike, Khurshed Akabirov, Farhad Shiri, Adam R Hall, Collin J McKinney, Matthew David Verber, Sunggook Park
We report the generation of ~8 nm dual in-plane pores fabricated in a thermoplastic via nanoimprint lithography (NIL). These pores were connected in series with nanochannels, one of which served...
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High-throughput viscoelastic characterization of cells in hyperbolic microchannels

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01061A, Paper
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Felix Reichel, Ruchi Goswami, Salvatore Girardo, Jochen Guck
We use hyperbolic microchannels to create a flow field with linearly increasing velocity, leading to a constant tensile stress to probe the viscoelastic properties of cells. We verify our approach on oil droplets and polyacrylamide beads.
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Piezoelectric and microfluidic tuning of an infrared cavity for vibrational polariton studies

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01101A, Paper
Wei Wang, Jaime de la Fuente Diez, Nicolas Delsuc, Juan Peng, Riccardo Spezia, Rodolphe Vuilleumier, Yong Chen
A new method uses piezoelectric and microfluidic tuning to study vibrational polaritons in liquids under flow. This enables modifying cavity length adjustments and flexibility in experimental setups.
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Operando scanning electron microscopy platform for in situ imaging of fluid evolution in nanoporous shale

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01066J, Paper
Open Access
Artur Davletshin, Wen Song
Fluid-solid interactions in nanoporous materials underlie processes fundamental to nature and the engineered environment, including the thermochemical transformation of argillaceous materials during high-level nuclear waste disposal. Operando fluid-solid resolution at...
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Screening for Urothelial Carcinoma Cells in Urine Based on Digital Holographic Flow Cytometry through Machine Learning and Deep Learning Method

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00854A, Paper
Lu Xin, Xi Xiao, Wen Xiao, Ran Peng, Hao Wang, Feng Pan
The incidence of urothelial carcinoma continue to rise annually, particularly among the elderly. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can significantly enhance patient survival and quality of life. Urine cytology remains a...
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Dielectrophoretic characterization and selection of non-spherical flagellate algae in parallel channels with right-angle bipolar electrodes

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00165F, Paper
Xiaoming Chen, Shun Liu, Mo Shen, Jishun Shi, Chungang Wu, Zhipeng Song, Yong Zhao
We develop a microfluidic device with closed right-angle bipolar electrodes to realize dielectrophoretic characterization and selection of non-spherical flagellate algae.
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An economical in-class sticker microfluidic activity develops student expertise in microscale physics and device manufacturing

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2176-2192
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00912B, Paper
Open Access
Priscilla Delgado, C. Alessandra Luna, Anjana Dissanayaka, Oluwamayokun Oshinowo, Jesse J. Waggoner, Sara Schley, Todd Fernandez, David R. Myers
This activity enables students to construct geometrically complex microfluidics at their desk with no specialized equipment. It can be easily transported, and helped students significantly improve their understanding of miniaturization science.
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Thermal segment microwell plate control for automated liquid handling setups

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2224-2236
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00714F, Paper
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Simon Seidel, Katja F. Winkler, Anke Kurreck, Mariano Nicolas Cruz-Bournazou, Katharina Paulick, Sebastian Groß, Peter Neubauer
This publication introduces a thermal segment microwell plate control device, integrating smart sensor technology and standardized well-plate geometry for automated biolab setups. It is tested in a high-throughput enzymatic activity assay.
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Polar coordinate active-matrix digital microfluidics for high-resolution concentration gradient generation

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2193-2201
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00979C, Paper
Bingbing Zhang, Jinxin Fu, Maohua Du, Kai Jin, Qi Huang, Jiahao Li, Dongping Wang, Siyi Hu, Jinhua Li, Hanbin Ma
Advancing active-matrix digital microfluidics through polar coordinates for precise concentration gradients. Demonstrated with chip photography, concentration gradient solution demo, and efficiency comparison.
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Synthesis and photocatalytic property of Au–TiO2 nanocomposites with controlled morphologies in microfluidic chips

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2253-2261
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01053H, Paper
Ziran Ye, Ping Lu, Yiben Chen, Zhixian Xu, Haixia Huang, Mingjia Zhi, Zi Ang Chen, Bo Yan
We present an efficient approach for the consecutive synthesis of Au–TiO2 nanocomposites with controlled morphologies in a microfluidic chip.
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Deep learning-enabled detection of rare circulating tumor cell clusters in whole blood using label-free, flow cytometry

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2237-2252
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00694H, Paper
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Nilay Vora, Prashant Shekar, Taras Hanulia, Michael Esmail, Abani Patra, Irene Georgakoudi
We present a deep-learning enabled, label-free flow cytometry platform for identifying circulating tumor cell clusters in whole blood based on the endogenous scattering detected at three wavelengths. The method has potential for in vivo translation.
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High-throughput 3D microfluidic chip for generation of concentration gradients and mixture combinations

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2280-2286
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00822C, Paper
Mingwei Zhao, Jing Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yuan Zeng, Chunxian Tao, Bo Dai, Dawei Zhang, Yoshinori Yamaguchi
Concentration gradient generation and mixed combinations of multiple solutions are of great value in the field of biomedical research.
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Distance-based paper analytical device for multiplexed quantification of cytokine biomarkers using carbon dots integrated with molecularly imprinted polymer

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2262-2271
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00055B, Paper
Kawin Khachornsakkul, Ruben Del-Rio-Ruiz, Lita Chheang, Wenxin Zeng, Sameer Sonkusale
A carbon dots and dopamine-imprinted polymer was immobilized onto a distance-based paper channel for simultaneous detection of three cytokine biomarkers without requiring expensive reagents and instruments.
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Integrated biocompatible 3D printed isoporous membranes with 7 μm pores

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2202-2207
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00014E, Paper
Matthew S. Viglione, Aubrianna Saxton, Dawson Downs, Adam T. Woolley, Kenneth A. Christensen, Pam M. Van Ry, Gregory P. Nordin
A new 3D printing method allows for fabrication of porous membranes with 7 μm pores. A device mimicking an organ-on-a-chip design is fabricated and seeded with living cells, demonstrating potential for diverse biological and mechanical applications.
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Actuation for flexible and stretchable microdevices

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2146-2175
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01086D, Critical Review
Uditha Roshan, Amith Mudugamuwa, Haotian Cha, Samith Hettiarachchi, Jun Zhang, Nam-Trung Nguyen
This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art actuation mechanisms for flexible and stretchable microdevices.
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Effect of in-plane and out-of-plane bifurcated microfluidic channels on the flow of aggregating red blood cells

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2317-2326
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00151F, Paper
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Amirreza Gholivand, Olivera Korculanin, Knut Dahlhoff, Mehrnaz Babaki, Timo Dickscheid, Minne Paul Lettinga
Taking microfluidics to the third dimension causes scrambling of memory effects in blood flow due to out-of-plane vessel structures.
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Correction: Integrated biosensors for monitoring microphysiological systems

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2358-2359
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC90026J, Correction
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Lei Mou, Kalpana Mandal, Marvin Magan Mecwan, Ana Lopez Hernandez, Surjendu Maity, Saurabh Sharma, Rondinelli Donizetti Herculano, Satoru Kawakita, Vadim Jucaud, Mehmet Remzi Dokmeci, Ali Khademhosseini
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A cheaper substitute for HRP: ultra-small Cu–Au bimetallic enzyme mimics with infinitesimal steric hindrance to promote catalytic lateral flow immunodetection of clenbuterol

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2272-2279
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01079A, Paper
Huilan Hu, Jiaqi Tian, Rui Shu, Huihui Liu, Shaochi Wang, Xuechi Yin, Jianlong Wang, Daohong Zhang
A lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) is developed for enzyme-catalyzed double-reading determination of clenbuterol (CLE) through the direct electrostatic adsorption of ultra-small copper–gold bimetallic enzyme mimics (USCGs) and monoclonal antibodies.
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Opto-combinatorial indexing enables high-content transcriptomics by linking cell images and transcriptomes

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2287-2297
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00866E, Paper
Arata Tsuchida, Taikopaul Kaneko, Kaori Nishikawa, Mayu Kawasaki, Ryuji Yokokawa, Hirofumi Shintaku
We introduce a simple integrated analysis method that links cellular phenotypic behaviour with single-cell RNA sequencing by utilizing a combination of optical indices from cells and hydrogel beads.
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A microfluidic model to study the effects of arrhythmic flows on endothelial cells

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2347-2357
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00834G, Paper
Austin Lai, Adam Hawke, Mokhaled Mohammed, Peter Thurgood, Gianmarco Concilia, Karlheinz Peter, Khashayar Khoshmanesh, Sara Baratchi
We created a versatile microfluidic system for studying the effect of arrhythmic flow patterns on endothelial cells in vitro. This system provides unique opportunities to identify the molecular machineries that control endothelial biology in response to arrhythmia.
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A surface-engineered contact lens for tear fluid biomolecule sensing

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2327-2334
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00176A, Paper
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Aravind M, Sajan D. George
Adhesive contrast contact lens fabricated by selective lubricant grafting splits tear film on specified zone by secretion and blinking. Integrating the contact lens with the spectroscopic technique offers an efficient platform for biomolecule sensing.
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Designing and prototyping a novel biosensor based on a volumetric bar-chart chip for urea detection

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2298-2305
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00730H, Paper
Mahdi Samadi Khezri, Mohammad Reza Housaindokht, Mojtaba Firouzi
A volumetric bar-chart chip (V-chip) is a microfluidic device based on distance-based quantitative measurement that visualizes analyte concentration without the need for apparatus or data processing.
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Development of wafer-scale multifunctional nanophotonic neural probes for brain activity mapping

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00931A, Perspective
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Fu Der Chen, Ankita Sharma, David A. Roszko, Tianyuan Xue, Xin Mu, Xianshu Luo, Hongyao Chua, Patrick Guo-Qiang Lo, Wesley D. Sacher, Joyce K. S. Poon
We explore the development of multifunctional nanophotonic neural probes, integrating microelectrodes, optical emitters, and microfluidic channels for multimodal brain mapping.
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A novel ratiometric design of microfluidic paper-based analytical device for the simultaneous detection of Cu2+ and Fe3+ in drinking water using a fluorescent MOF@tetracycline nanocomposite

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2306-2316
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01045G, Paper
Sabah H. Al-Jaf, Sameera Sh. Mohammed Ameen, Khalid M. Omer
On-site monitoring of ions in drinking water is essential for safeguarding public health, ensuring high water quality, and preserving the ecological balance of aquatic ecosystems.
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Vascularized tissue on mesh-assisted platform (VT-MAP): a novel approach for diverse organoid size culture and tailored cancer drug response analysis

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2208-2223
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01055D, Paper
Open Access
Jungseub Lee, Sangmin Jung, Hye Kyoung Hong, Hyeonsu Jo, Stephen Rhee, Ye-Lin Jeong, Jihoon Ko, Yong Beom Cho, Noo Li Jeon
VT-MAP, a novel in vitro platform, offers better physiological reflection through the vascularized organoid. This advancement supports drug assessment with deeper insights into cancer biology through correlation between morphology and drug effects.
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Brachytherapy on-a-chip: a clinically-relevant approach for radiotherapy testing in 3d biology

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2335-2346
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00032C, Paper
Rodin Chermat, Elena Refet-Mollof, Yuji Kamio, Jean-François Carrier, Philip Wong, Thomas Gervais
We introduce the first brachytherapy-on-chip device for in vitro testing of brachytherapy on naturally hypoxic tumor spheroids, for translational research and drug development.
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Investigation of air bubble behaviour after gas embolism events induced in a microfluidic network mimicking microvasculature

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00087K, Paper
Mohammad Mahdi Mardanpour, Ayyappasamy Sudalaiyadum Perumal, Zahra Mahmoodi, Karine Baassiri, Gala Montiel-Rubies, Kenneth M. LeDez, Dan V. Nicolau
This study conducted in vitro experimentation using microvascular tissue-like structures to examine the dynamics of interfacial forces leading to gas bubble cessation, with the objective of providing a medical guideline for preventing gas embolism.
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Integrated high performance microfluidic organic analysis instrument for planetary and space exploration

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00012A, Paper
Anna L. Butterworth, Matin Golozar, Zachary Estlack, Jeremy McCauley, Richard A. Mathies, Jungkyu Kim
This work presents the design, fabrication, and automation of our space flight-format microfabricated sample processing and capillary electrophoresis analysis instrument.
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A microfluidic-based gut-on-a-chip model containing the gut microbiota of patients with depression reveals physiological characteristics similar to depression

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01052J, Paper
Wenxin Wang, Yiyuan Liu, Zhikai Yao, Dengbo Chen, Yue Tang, Jingwei Cui, Jiangjiang Zhang, Hong Liu, Zikai Hao
A depression-on-gut-chip (DoGC) is prepared and enables extended co-culture of aerobic human intestinal epithelial cells and anaerobic gut microbiota, and allows direct study of interactions between human gut microbiota and depression.
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Study on the hemodynamic effects of different pulsatile working modes of a rotary blood pump using a microfluidic platform that realizes in vitro cell culture effectively

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00159A, Paper
Lixue Liang, Xueying Wang, Dong Chen, Palaniappan Sethu, Guruprasad A. Giridharan, Yanxia Wang, Yu Wang, Kai-Rong Qin
The best pulsation frequency mode of the RBP would be one that changes every 2–3 times of the cardiac cycle. The proposed in vitro microfluidic model could provide an effective platform to select the best working mode of the RBP for heart failure.
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Multiplex nanozymatic biosensing of Salmonella on a finger-actuated microfluidic chip

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00291A, Paper
Nana Jin, Fan Jiang, Fengzhen Yang, Ying Ding, Ming Liao, Yanbin Li, Jianhan Lin
A colorimetric biosensor was elaboratively designed for fast, sensitive and multiplex bacterial detection on a single microfluidic chip using immune magnetic nanobeads for specific bacterial separation, immune gold@platinum palladium nanoparticles...
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Rocking- and diffusion-based culture of tumor spheroids-on-a-chip

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01116J, Paper
Duomei Tian, Zheng Mao, Li Wang, Xiaochen Huang, Wei Wang, Haoyue Luo, Juan Peng, Yong Chen
Tumor spheroids are cultured in hydrogel microwells with a gravity driven medium flow underneath the membrane on-a-chip. The rocking system is pumpless, powered with a rechargeable battery, and programmable with a built-in microprocess.
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A microfluidic microalgae detection system for cellular physiological response based on object detection algorithm

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00941F, Paper
Shizheng Zhou, Tianhui Chen, Edgar S. Fu, Liuyong Shi, Teng Zhou, Hong YAN
The composition of species and the physiological status of microalgal cells serve as significant indicators for monitoring marine environments. Symbiotic with corals, Symbiodiniacea are more sensitive to the environmental response....
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Advanced sequencing-based high-throughput and long-read single-cell transcriptome analysis

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00105B, Critical Review
Shanqing Huang, Weixiong Shi, Shiyu Li, Qian Fan, Chaoyong Yang, Jiao Cao, Lingling Wu
Cells are the fundamental building blocks of living systems, exhibiting significant heterogeneity. The transcriptome connects the cellular genotype and phenotype, and profiling single-cell transcriptome is critical for uncovering distinct cell...
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Microflow sensing and control using an in-channel birefringent biomembrane

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00985H, Paper
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Nan Jia, Tianyang Deng, Charles Larouche, Tigran Galstian, André Bégin-Drolet, Jesse Greener
We report a flow sensitive birefringent in-channel chitosan micromembrane. Using a simple cross-polarizer and a calibration curve, the membrane functions as a flow rate meter, which also works as a feedback element for a flow control system.
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