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Compact lens-free imager using a thin-film transistor for long-term quantitative monitoring of stem cell culture and cardiomyocyte production

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00528G, Paper
Open Access
Taishi Kakizuka, Tohru Natsume, Takeharu Nagai
A novel compact lens-free imager achieved high-throughput long-term monitoring within an incubator, demonstrating the quantification of the confluency of human iPS cells, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, and cardiomyocyte beating dynamics.
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Applying Low Levels of Strain to Model Nascent Phenomenon of Retinal Pathologies

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00205A, Paper
Chase Paterson, Elizabeth Vargis
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the elderly. A better understanding of the mechanisms of the disease, especially at early stages, could elucidate new...
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Correction: Deciphering hepatoma cell resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors: insights from a Liver-on-a-Chip model unveiling tumor endothelial cell mechanisms

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC90093F, Correction
Open Access
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Madhu Shree Poddar, Yu-De Chu, Chau-Ting Yeh, Cheng-Hsien Liu
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A gravity-driven tissue chip to study the efficacy and toxicity of cancer therapeutics

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00404C, Paper
Open Access
Pouria Rafsanjani Nejad, Astha Lamichhane, Prasiddha Guragain, Gary Luker, Hossein Tavana
A 96-well plate format, fully-automated multi-organ tissue chip array with gravity-driven flow for cancer research.
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Real-time monitoring of a 3D blood–brain barrier model maturation and integrity with a sensorized microfluidic device

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5085-5100
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00633J, Paper
Open Access
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Maria Cristina Ceccarelli, Marie Celine Lefevre, Attilio Marino, Francesca Pignatelli, Katarzyna Krukiewicz, Matteo Battaglini, Gianni Ciofani
A new in vitro sensorized model of the blood–brain barrier has been developed and characterized.
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Integrated device for plasma separation and nucleic acid extraction from whole blood toward point-of-care detection of bloodborne pathogens

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5124-5136
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00571F, Paper
Open Access
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Abigail G. Ayers, Christia M. Victoriano, Samuel K. Sia
This work presents PRECISE, a device that integrates plasma separation and nucleic acid extraction, enabling streamlined sample preparation of whole blood for point-of-care diagnostics without external equipment or electricity.
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Observing root growth and signalling responses to stress gradients and pathogens using the bi-directional dual-flow RootChip

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00659C, Paper
Open Access
Claudia Allan, Yiling Sun, Stephen C. Whisson, Michael Porter, Petra C. Boevink, Volker Nock, Claudia-Nicole Meisrimler
Using a bi-directional dual-flow RootChip with integrated force sensing micropillars, root growth and signalling responses to stress gradients and pathogens were studied in Arabidopsis thaliana, Nicotiana benthamiana and Solanum lycopersicum.
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Discretised microfluidics for noninvasive health monitoring using sweat sensing

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00763H, Paper
Open Access
Emma J. M. Moonen, Walther Verberne, Eduard Pelssers, Jason Heikenfeld, Jaap M. J. den Toonder
We present the first wearable device with integrated electrowetting, which collects and transports sweat from single glands and measures sweat rate for extremely low sweat rate. This enables non-invasive biomarker monitoring of hospitalized patients.
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An imaging scheme to study the flow dynamics of co-flow regimes in microfluidics: implications for nanoprecipitation

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00652F, Paper
Open Access
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Wali Inam, Anton Vladyka, Joanna W. Pylvänäinen, Junel Solis, Dado Tokic, Pasi Kankaanpää, Hongbo Zhang
Herein, by presenting a novel imaging-based scheme for analyzing fluid interactions in co-flow regimes, we identify oscillatory and chaotic flow behaviors to optimize nanoprecipitation through controlled fluid manipulation.
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P.V. Thampy memorial award to forest guide

Sudhamma, a forest guide at Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, is an authority on birds in the region and provides valuable information to visitors




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Multiple factors remain a hurdle in setting up centralised sewer networks, Kerala govt. informs NGT

Faecal sludge treatment plants proposed in a radius of 15 km on cluster basis in urban and rural local bodies




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Kerala State school sports meet off to a vibrant start with grand inaugural ceremony

The inaugural ceremony featured a march past with student athletes from 14 districts and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) parading from Durbar Hall Ground to the college ground




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A combat sport continues to attract Kerala’s youngsters

Nivediya L. Nair, a defending champion in the fencing Épée category, was drawn to the sport as an eight-year-old a decade ago. Nakshathra A.R. was captivated by the valiant display of sword play by C.A. Bhavani Devi, the first Indian fencer to qualify for an Olympics, at Tokyo Olympics held in 2021.




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KITE gives technological edge to coverage of State school sports meet




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Amicus curiae suggests restricting elephant parades to religious festivals

Parading of elephants should be strictly restricted to registered temples, churches, mosques, and rituals which are associated with these institutions. Any introduction of new rituals or reviving of dormant rituals should not be permitted.




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Two youngsters from Kochi determined to smash their disabilities on the badminton court

Atul Krishna and Jyothish Kumar defy physical limitations to excel in badminton, inspiring with their determination and talent.




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Biomining of legacy waste at Kalamassery likely to begin soon




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Malankara Metropolitan Joseph Gregorios to lead Jacobite Syrian Church temporarily




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ERCMPU set to become fully solar-powered dairy cooperative




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RTO to probe operator’s failure to provide accommodation to students




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HC holds that civil courts have jurisdiction to order execution of decree on Waqf disputes

Petitioners challenge a civil court’s dismissal of a petition filed by them seeking to execute the decree that was passed before the commencement of the Waqf Act. HC asks munsiff court to proceed with the execution petition and pass an order in three months




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Kerala HC adjourns hearing on plea against land acquisition for Wayanad township




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Kerala School Sports & Games 2024: Athletics events to start on Thursday




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Road safety class mandatory for driving licence applicants in Ernakulam from Dec. 2

“The sessions will include new road safety guidelines in keeping with advancements in automobiles and road construction and also amendments made to the Motor Vehicles Act in the recent past”




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Civic authorities racing against time to save Central funds for Edakochi STP

The deadline for the ₹18.6-crore project is December 31, and failure to complete it in time will lead to the Corporation losing the Central share of ₹7.75 crore




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Allow only dolly workers with police verification certificate to carry pilgrims to Sabarimala: Kerala HC




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Hema Committee report: Preliminary inquiry in cases to be completed by December-end, Kerala govt tells HC

Submission made in a progress report filed by Kerala govt in response to public interest litigation in High Court filed in connection with Hema Committee report




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Kerala State Sports & Games 2024: curiosity pulls in more people to baseball games

Though not a very popular game like cricket, more youngsters are getting drawn into the sport, says a baseball coach




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Tooth-brushing event held to create awareness about oral health among children




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A champion pole-vaulter aims to bow out on a high




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Ananda Bose to inaugurate festival of Bengali diaspora




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Boxing competition disrupted by man claiming to be YouTuber in Kerala




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Drones to emerge as game changer in fisheries sector, says Union Minister

George Kurian says Centre will develop 100 climate-resilient coastal villages to protect fishers’ livelihood




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HC flays police inaction in clearing blockade to Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office




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Contempt case hearing against Kerala govt. adjourned in directive to take over Jacobite churches




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About 10 lakh tonnes of legacy waste awaiting scientific remediation




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Kerala, Tamil Nadu united to ensure that India belongs to everyone, says Kanimozhi

DMK MP Kanimozhi was addressing an event held at the Ernakulam Town Hall to felicitate Sr. Vinitha, director of St. Teresa’s College, for her contributions to higher education, social welfare, and culture.




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State affected due to lack of support from Centre during disasters: Kerala CM

Union government’s attitude reflects a desire for Kerala to suffer, says Pinarayi Vijayan




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Perumbavoor Urban Cooperative Society to witness novel election as aggrieved investors set to field panel to seize control

Election for 11-member board set for November 24 after cooperative faces financial crisis due to alleged fraud in loan valuations and sanctions




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Seaplanes have potential to woo high-budget tourists to Kerala: Biju Prabhakar

Aviation Secretary says these amphibious aircraft can link tourism locales in the State. A seaplane will operate a trial service from Kochi International Marina to the Mattupetty dam in Munnar on Monday




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PDP declares support to LDF in forthcoming byelections

Decision assumes significance in the wake of a controversy over a reference in CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan’s book that PDP supremo Abdul Nasir Maudany had a role in radicalising the Muslim youth in the State




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Science Slam brings inventions, research to common people in lucid terms

Topics presented by young researchers included science of sonar, exploration of planets outside solar system, use of nanotechnology in cancer treatment, environment-friendly alternative for food security, and use of AI to save diabetics from eye diseases




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Catholic Church to intensify Munambam protests

Protest gatherings were held in over 1,500 parishes of the Syro-Malabar Church across the State




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Seaplane arrives in Kochi backwaters for demo flight to Mattupetty Dam

Seaplane service will boost tourism by fostering new enterprises and creating job opportunities allowing holidaymakers to explore more destinations quickly, say Tourism Secretary




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Doctors save life of nine-year-old boy




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1,000 consumer clubs to be formed on campuses, says Kerala Minister




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HC asks Wayanad DLSA to formulate action plan to prevent child marriages among tribal communities




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HC tells authorities to prevent anti-social activities by other methods before resorting to KAAPA




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Kerala School Sports & Games: Govt. determined to reclaim Kerala’s lost glory in sports, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

‘Kerala could attract investments worth ₹5,050 crore to the sports sector by becoming the first State to hold a sports summit’




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Detailed probe launched into fire at commercial unit near Aluva