science and technology SeParate: multiway fluorescence-activated droplet sorting based on integration of serial and parallel triaging concepts By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2107-2121DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01075A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Wannes Verbist, Jolien Breukers, Sapna Sharma, Iene Rutten, Hans Gerstmans, Lotte Coelmont, Francesco Dal Dosso, Kai Dallmeier, Jeroen LammertynA 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Lab on skin: real-time metabolite monitoring with polyphenol film based subdermal wearable patches By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2039-2048DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00073K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Georgeta Vulpe, Guoyi Liu, Sam Oakley, Guanghao Yang, Arjun Ajith Mohan, Mark Waldron, Sanjiv SharmaDevelopment of wearable sensing devices for minimally invasive and real time monitoring of physiological information in ambulatory conditions.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Microphysiological pancreas-on-chip platform with integrated sensors to model endocrine function and metabolism By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2080-2093DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00838J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Katharina Schlünder, Madalena Cipriano, Aline Zbinden, Stefanie Fuchs, Torsten Mayr, Katja Schenke-Layland, Peter LoskillPancreatic 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Deciphering fibroblast-induced drug resistance in non-small cell lung carcinoma through patient-derived organoids in agarose microwells By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2025-2038DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01044A, PaperQiyue Luan, Ines Pulido, Angelique Isagirre, Julian Carretero, Jian Zhou, Takeshi Shimamura, Ian PapautskyAgarose microwell platform for modeling lung carcinoma using patient-derived tissues to decipher cancer associated fibroblast-induced drug resistance.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Tonicity-induced cargo loading into extracellular vesicles By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2069-2079DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00830D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Chaeeun Lee, Sumit Kumar, Juhee Park, Yongjun Choi, Elizabeth Maria Clarissa, Yoon-Kyoung ChoTonicity-induced cargo loading into extracellular vesicles (EVs) is achieved through controlled membrane permeability, ensuring cargo incorporation without causing damage to the EV membrane.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Recent developments and future perspectives of microfluidics and smart technologies in wearable devices By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1833-1866DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00089G, Critical ReviewSasikala Apoorva, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Kamalalayam Rajan SreejithWearable 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Droplet microfluidic system for high throughput and passive selection of bacteria producing biosurfactants By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1947-1956DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00656E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Klaudia Staskiewicz, Maria Dabrowska-Zawada, Lukasz Kozon, Zofia Olszewska, Lukasz Drewniak, Tomasz S. KaminskiNovel 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Next generation microfluidics: fulfilling the promise of lab-on-a-chip technologies By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1867-1874DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00796K, Perspective Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.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. LamIn 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Tuneable hydrogel patterns in pillarless microfluidic devices By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2094-2106DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01082A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.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 OlivánA novel methodology utilizing plasma surface treatment enables the construction of cell culture chambers featuring abutment-free patterns, facilitating the precise distribution of shear stress.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology A self-assembly and cellular migration based fabrication of high-density 3D tubular constructs of barrier forming membranes By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00006D, PaperSeyedaydin Jalali, Ponnambalam Ravi SelvaganapathyA 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Direct laser writing-enabled 3D printing strategies for microfluidic applications By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC00743J, Tutorial Review Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Olivia M. Young, Xin Xu, Sunandita Sarker, Ryan D. SocholThis Tutorial Review highlights strategies for leveraging the micron-to-submicron-scale additive manufacturing technique, “direct laser writing”, to enable 3D microfluidic technologies.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Spatially controlled diffusion range of tumor-associated angiogenic factors to develop a tumor model using a microfluidic resistive circuit By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC00891F, PaperYu-Hsiang Hsu, Wen-Chih Yang, Yi-Ting Chen, Che-Yu Lin, Chiou-Fong Yang, Wei-Wen Liu, Subhashree Shivani, Pai-Chi LiThe 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Development of a self-contained microfluidic chip and an internet-of-things-based point-of-care device for automated identification of respiratory viruses By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC00933E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Huynh Quoc Nguyen, Van Dan Nguyen, Vu Minh Phan, Tae Seok SeoThe 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Microfluidic Particle Counter Visualizing Mucosal Antibody Levels against SARS-CoV-2 in the Upper Respiratory Tract for Rapid Evaluation of Immune Protection By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00118D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.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 ChenMucosal 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...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Evaluating thrombosis risk and patient-specific treatment strategy using an atherothrombosis-on-chip model By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00131A, PaperFahima Akther, Hedieh Fallahi, Jun Zhang, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Hang Thu TaAn atherothrombosis-on-chip model to evaluate thrombosis risk and patient-specific treatment strategy.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Detection and Identification of Single Ribonucleotide Monophosphates using a Dual In-Plane Nanopore Sensor Made from a Thermoplastic via Replication By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D3LC01062G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.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 ParkWe 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...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology High-throughput viscoelastic characterization of cells in hyperbolic microchannels By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC01061A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Felix Reichel, Ruchi Goswami, Salvatore Girardo, Jochen GuckWe 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Piezoelectric and microfluidic tuning of an infrared cavity for vibrational polariton studies By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC01101A, PaperWei Wang, Jaime de la Fuente Diez, Nicolas Delsuc, Juan Peng, Riccardo Spezia, Rodolphe Vuilleumier, Yong ChenA 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Operando scanning electron microscopy platform for in situ imaging of fluid evolution in nanoporous shale By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D3LC01066J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Artur Davletshin, Wen SongFluid-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...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Screening for Urothelial Carcinoma Cells in Urine Based on Digital Holographic Flow Cytometry through Machine Learning and Deep Learning Method By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D3LC00854A, PaperLu Xin, Xi Xiao, Wen Xiao, Ran Peng, Hao Wang, Feng PanThe 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...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Dielectrophoretic characterization and selection of non-spherical flagellate algae in parallel channels with right-angle bipolar electrodes By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00165F, PaperXiaoming Chen, Shun Liu, Mo Shen, Jishun Shi, Chungang Wu, Zhipeng Song, Yong ZhaoWe develop a microfluidic device with closed right-angle bipolar electrodes to realize dielectrophoretic characterization and selection of non-spherical flagellate algae.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology An economical in-class sticker microfluidic activity develops student expertise in microscale physics and device manufacturing By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2176-2192DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00912B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Priscilla Delgado, C. Alessandra Luna, Anjana Dissanayaka, Oluwamayokun Oshinowo, Jesse J. Waggoner, Sara Schley, Todd Fernandez, David R. MyersThis 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Thermal segment microwell plate control for automated liquid handling setups By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2224-2236DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00714F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Simon Seidel, Katja F. Winkler, Anke Kurreck, Mariano Nicolas Cruz-Bournazou, Katharina Paulick, Sebastian Groß, Peter NeubauerThis 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Polar coordinate active-matrix digital microfluidics for high-resolution concentration gradient generation By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2193-2201DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00979C, PaperBingbing Zhang, Jinxin Fu, Maohua Du, Kai Jin, Qi Huang, Jiahao Li, Dongping Wang, Siyi Hu, Jinhua Li, Hanbin MaAdvancing active-matrix digital microfluidics through polar coordinates for precise concentration gradients. Demonstrated with chip photography, concentration gradient solution demo, and efficiency comparison.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Synthesis and photocatalytic property of Au–TiO2 nanocomposites with controlled morphologies in microfluidic chips By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2253-2261DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01053H, PaperZiran Ye, Ping Lu, Yiben Chen, Zhixian Xu, Haixia Huang, Mingjia Zhi, Zi Ang Chen, Bo YanWe present an efficient approach for the consecutive synthesis of Au–TiO2 nanocomposites with controlled morphologies in a microfluidic chip.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Deep learning-enabled detection of rare circulating tumor cell clusters in whole blood using label-free, flow cytometry By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2237-2252DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00694H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Nilay Vora, Prashant Shekar, Taras Hanulia, Michael Esmail, Abani Patra, Irene GeorgakoudiWe 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology High-throughput 3D microfluidic chip for generation of concentration gradients and mixture combinations By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2280-2286DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00822C, PaperMingwei Zhao, Jing Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yuan Zeng, Chunxian Tao, Bo Dai, Dawei Zhang, Yoshinori YamaguchiConcentration gradient generation and mixed combinations of multiple solutions are of great value in the field of biomedical research.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Distance-based paper analytical device for multiplexed quantification of cytokine biomarkers using carbon dots integrated with molecularly imprinted polymer By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2262-2271DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00055B, PaperKawin Khachornsakkul, Ruben Del-Rio-Ruiz, Lita Chheang, Wenxin Zeng, Sameer SonkusaleA 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Integrated biocompatible 3D printed isoporous membranes with 7 μm pores By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2202-2207DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00014E, PaperMatthew S. Viglione, Aubrianna Saxton, Dawson Downs, Adam T. Woolley, Kenneth A. Christensen, Pam M. Van Ry, Gregory P. NordinA 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Actuation for flexible and stretchable microdevices By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2146-2175DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01086D, Critical ReviewUditha Roshan, Amith Mudugamuwa, Haotian Cha, Samith Hettiarachchi, Jun Zhang, Nam-Trung NguyenThis review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art actuation mechanisms for flexible and stretchable microdevices.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Effect of in-plane and out-of-plane bifurcated microfluidic channels on the flow of aggregating red blood cells By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2317-2326DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00151F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Amirreza Gholivand, Olivera Korculanin, Knut Dahlhoff, Mehrnaz Babaki, Timo Dickscheid, Minne Paul LettingaTaking microfluidics to the third dimension causes scrambling of memory effects in blood flow due to out-of-plane vessel structures.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Correction: Integrated biosensors for monitoring microphysiological systems By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2358-2359DOI: 10.1039/D4LC90026J, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.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 KhademhosseiniThe content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology A cheaper substitute for HRP: ultra-small Cu–Au bimetallic enzyme mimics with infinitesimal steric hindrance to promote catalytic lateral flow immunodetection of clenbuterol By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2272-2279DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01079A, PaperHuilan Hu, Jiaqi Tian, Rui Shu, Huihui Liu, Shaochi Wang, Xuechi Yin, Jianlong Wang, Daohong ZhangA 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Opto-combinatorial indexing enables high-content transcriptomics by linking cell images and transcriptomes By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2287-2297DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00866E, PaperArata Tsuchida, Taikopaul Kaneko, Kaori Nishikawa, Mayu Kawasaki, Ryuji Yokokawa, Hirofumi ShintakuWe 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology A microfluidic model to study the effects of arrhythmic flows on endothelial cells By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2347-2357DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00834G, PaperAustin Lai, Adam Hawke, Mokhaled Mohammed, Peter Thurgood, Gianmarco Concilia, Karlheinz Peter, Khashayar Khoshmanesh, Sara BaratchiWe 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology A surface-engineered contact lens for tear fluid biomolecule sensing By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2327-2334DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00176A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Aravind M, Sajan D. GeorgeAdhesive 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Designing and prototyping a novel biosensor based on a volumetric bar-chart chip for urea detection By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2298-2305DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00730H, PaperMahdi Samadi Khezri, Mohammad Reza Housaindokht, Mojtaba FirouziA 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Development of wafer-scale multifunctional nanophotonic neural probes for brain activity mapping By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC00931A, Perspective Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.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. PoonWe explore the development of multifunctional nanophotonic neural probes, integrating microelectrodes, optical emitters, and microfluidic channels for multimodal brain mapping.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology 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 By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2306-2316DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01045G, PaperSabah H. Al-Jaf, Sameera Sh. Mohammed Ameen, Khalid M. OmerOn-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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Vascularized tissue on mesh-assisted platform (VT-MAP): a novel approach for diverse organoid size culture and tailored cancer drug response analysis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2208-2223DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01055D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jungseub Lee, Sangmin Jung, Hye Kyoung Hong, Hyeonsu Jo, Stephen Rhee, Ye-Lin Jeong, Jihoon Ko, Yong Beom Cho, Noo Li JeonVT-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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Brachytherapy on-a-chip: a clinically-relevant approach for radiotherapy testing in 3d biology By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2335-2346DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00032C, PaperRodin Chermat, Elena Refet-Mollof, Yuji Kamio, Jean-François Carrier, Philip Wong, Thomas GervaisWe introduce the first brachytherapy-on-chip device for in vitro testing of brachytherapy on naturally hypoxic tumor spheroids, for translational research and drug development.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Investigation of air bubble behaviour after gas embolism events induced in a microfluidic network mimicking microvasculature By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00087K, PaperMohammad Mahdi Mardanpour, Ayyappasamy Sudalaiyadum Perumal, Zahra Mahmoodi, Karine Baassiri, Gala Montiel-Rubies, Kenneth M. LeDez, Dan V. NicolauThis 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Integrated high performance microfluidic organic analysis instrument for planetary and space exploration By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00012A, PaperAnna L. Butterworth, Matin Golozar, Zachary Estlack, Jeremy McCauley, Richard A. Mathies, Jungkyu KimThis work presents the design, fabrication, and automation of our space flight-format microfabricated sample processing and capillary electrophoresis analysis instrument.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology A microfluidic-based gut-on-a-chip model containing the gut microbiota of patients with depression reveals physiological characteristics similar to depression By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC01052J, PaperWenxin Wang, Yiyuan Liu, Zhikai Yao, Dengbo Chen, Yue Tang, Jingwei Cui, Jiangjiang Zhang, Hong Liu, Zikai HaoA 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology 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 By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00159A, PaperLixue Liang, Xueying Wang, Dong Chen, Palaniappan Sethu, Guruprasad A. Giridharan, Yanxia Wang, Yu Wang, Kai-Rong QinThe 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Multiplex nanozymatic biosensing of Salmonella on a finger-actuated microfluidic chip By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00291A, PaperNana Jin, Fan Jiang, Fengzhen Yang, Ying Ding, Ming Liao, Yanbin Li, Jianhan LinA 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...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Rocking- and diffusion-based culture of tumor spheroids-on-a-chip By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC01116J, PaperDuomei Tian, Zheng Mao, Li Wang, Xiaochen Huang, Wei Wang, Haoyue Luo, Juan Peng, Yong ChenTumor 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology A microfluidic microalgae detection system for cellular physiological response based on object detection algorithm By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D3LC00941F, PaperShizheng Zhou, Tianhui Chen, Edgar S. Fu, Liuyong Shi, Teng Zhou, Hong YANThe 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....The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Advanced sequencing-based high-throughput and long-read single-cell transcriptome analysis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00105B, Critical ReviewShanqing Huang, Weixiong Shi, Shiyu Li, Qian Fan, Chaoyong Yang, Jiao Cao, Lingling WuCells 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...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
science and technology Microflow sensing and control using an in-channel birefringent biomembrane By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC00985H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nan Jia, Tianyang Deng, Charles Larouche, Tigran Galstian, André Bégin-Drolet, Jesse GreenerWe 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.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article