s Surface modification of paper-based microfluidic devices via initiated chemical vapor deposition By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,4940-4947DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00414K, Tutorial ReviewStacey Bacheller, Malancha GuptaPaper-based microfluidic devices offer a low-cost platform for biological and environmental detection. This tutorial review shows that initiated chemical vapor deposition can be used to modify these devices with functional polymers.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Exploring cancer-associated fibroblast-induced resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in hepatoma cells using a liver-on-a-chip model By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5043-5054DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00624K, PaperMadhu Shree Poddar, Yu-De Chu, Gaurav Pendharkar, Cheng-Hsien Liu, Chau-Ting Yeh3D liver-on-a-chip reveals AHSG and CLEC3B to mediate cancer-associated fibroblast-induced resistance to TKIs in hepatoma cells.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Rapid low-cost assembly of modular microvessel-on-a-chip with benchtop xurography By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5065-5076DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00565A, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Shashwat S. Agarwal, Marcos Cortes-Medina, Jacob C. Holter, Alex Avendano, Joseph W. Tinapple, Joseph M. Barlage, Miles M. Menyhert, Lotanna M. Onua, Jonathan W. SongOur study is a novel implementation of xurography for multi-layer microfluidic device fabrication. We demonstrate the versatility of this approach by presenting several modular 3D vessel-matrix arrangements.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Compact lens-free imager using a thin-film transistor for long-term quantitative monitoring of stem cell culture and cardiomyocyte production By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00528G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Taishi Kakizuka, Tohru Natsume, Takeharu NagaiA 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.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
s Applying Low Levels of Strain to Model Nascent Phenomenon of Retinal Pathologies By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00205A, PaperChase Paterson, Elizabeth VargisAge-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...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s A nanofluidic exchanger for harvesting saline gradient energy By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00544A, PaperSaranath Sripriya, Cyril Picard, Vincent Larrey, Frank Fournel, Elisabeth CharlaixOptimising, by tailored flows, the coupled ion transport in the proximity of selective nanopores multiplies by 300 the recovered osmotic power.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
s A microfluidic hanging droplet as a programmable platform for mammalian egg vitrification By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00428K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Haidong Feng, Georgios Katsikis, India D. Napier, Gong Du, Josh Lim, Joseph O. Doyle, Scott R. Manalis, Linda G. GriffithProgrammable microfluidic hanging drop system for motorized, contactless cryoprotectant loading and egg vitrification.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
s Zonal patterning of extracellular matrix and stromal cell populations along a perfusable cellular microchannel By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00579A, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Brea Chernokal, Bryan J. Ferrick, Jason P. GleghornDeveloped a system to regionally pattern stromal cell populations and hydrogel properties along the length of a perfused epithelial tube. This enables the dissection of specific microenvironmental factors that govern developmental tissue patterning.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
s Self-actuated microfluidic chiplet for two-stage multiplex nucleic acid amplification assay By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00752B, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Felix Ansah, Marziyeh Hajialyani, Fatemeh Ahmadi, Yuming Gu, Ergün Alperay Tarım, Michael G. Mauk, Gordon A. Awandare, Haim H. BauSelf-actuated chiplet for Penn-RAMP assay.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
s Correction: Deciphering hepatoma cell resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors: insights from a Liver-on-a-Chip model unveiling tumor endothelial cell mechanisms By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC90093F, Correction Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Madhu Shree Poddar, Yu-De Chu, Chau-Ting Yeh, Cheng-Hsien LiuTo 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
s A gravity-driven tissue chip to study the efficacy and toxicity of cancer therapeutics By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00404C, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Pouria Rafsanjani Nejad, Astha Lamichhane, Prasiddha Guragain, Gary Luker, Hossein TavanaA 96-well plate format, fully-automated multi-organ tissue chip array with gravity-driven flow for cancer research.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
s 5-axis CNC micro-milling machine for three-dimensional microfluidics By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00496E, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mitchell Modarelli, Devin Kot-Thompson, Kazunori HoshinoThe gold standard of microfluidic fabrication techniques, SU-8 patterning, requires photolithography equipment and facilities and is not suitable for 3D microfluidics. A 3D printer is more convenient and may achieve...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s 3D-printed microfluidic–microwave device for droplet network formation and characterisation By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5101-5112DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00387J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Kai Silver, Jin Li, Adrian Porch, William David Jamieson, Oliver Castell, Pantelitsa Dimitriou, Colin Kallnik, David BarrowA 3D-printed microwave–microfluidic device using a liquid metal resonator for droplet network formation and characterisation.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Effect of base methylation on binding and mobility of bacterial protein Hfq on double-stranded DNA By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5137-5144DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00628C, PaperJijo Easo George, Rajib Basak, Indresh Yadav, Chuan Jie Tan, Jeroen A. van Kan, Frank Wien, Véronique Arluison, Johan R. C. van der MaarelUsing nanofluidics to probe protein mobility on DNA reveals how DNA base methylation impacts protein–DNA interactions.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Real-time monitoring of a 3D blood–brain barrier model maturation and integrity with a sensorized microfluidic device By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5085-5100DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00633J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Maria Cristina Ceccarelli, Marie Celine Lefevre, Attilio Marino, Francesca Pignatelli, Katarzyna Krukiewicz, Matteo Battaglini, Gianni CiofaniA new in vitro sensorized model of the blood–brain barrier has been developed and characterized.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Acoustic enrichment of sperm for in vitro fertilization By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5113-5123DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00604F, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Chunqiu Zhang, Ning Rong, Ziyi Lin, Peng-Qi Li, Jingyao Shi, Wei Zhou, Lili Niu, Fei Li, Rongxin Tang, Lei Li, Long MengThis study introduces an acoustofluidic device that leverages acoustic streaming to efficiently accumulate sperm. Importantly, ultrasound significantly improves sperm motility, increases fertilization rates and accelerates multicellular development.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Real-time impedance-activated dielectrophoretic actuation for reconfigurable manipulation of single flowing particles By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5145-5154DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00622D, PaperAlexis Lefevre, Cristian Brandi, Adele De Ninno, Filippo Ruggiero, Enrico Verona, Michaël Gauthier, Paolo Bisegna, Aude Bolopion, Federica CaselliWe present an original all-electrical platform that combines MIC-sensing and DEP-actuation for precise and selective trajectory control of single flowing particles.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Integrated device for plasma separation and nucleic acid extraction from whole blood toward point-of-care detection of bloodborne pathogens By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5124-5136DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00571F, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Abigail G. Ayers, Christia M. Victoriano, Samuel K. SiaThis 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Impact of microchannel width on axons for brain-on-chip applications By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5155-5166DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00440J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Katarina Vulić, Giulia Amos, Tobias Ruff, Revan Kasm, Stephan J. Ihle, Joël Küchler, János Vörös, Sean WeaverAxon growth is influenced by the width and number of microchannels, with growth cone adaptability reaching its limit for constraints smaller than 350 nm. Tradeoffs between axon growth and control need to be made for neurofluidic devices.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Optical tweezer-assisted cell pairing and fusion for somatic cell nuclear transfer within an open microchannel By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00561A, PaperYidi Zhang, Han Zhao, Zhenlin Chen, Zhen Liu, Hanjin Huang, Yun Qu, Yaowei Liu, Mingzhu Sun, Dong Sun, Xin ZhaoWe developed a somatic cell nuclear transfer-electrofusion system for pairing and fusing oocytes and somatic cells with a thousand-fold volume difference. The system showed a 90.56% pairing efficiency, potentially boosting batch cloning efficiency.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
s Dual-drive acoustic micromixer for rapid nucleation and ultrafast growth of perovskite nanoparticles By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00721B, PaperZhifang Liu, Yuwen Lu, Wei Tan, Guorui ZhuAn acoustic micromixer driven by bubbles and sharp edges, controlling the nucleation and growth of perovskite nanoparticles.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
s Observing root growth and signalling responses to stress gradients and pathogens using the bi-directional dual-flow RootChip By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00659C, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Claudia Allan, Yiling Sun, Stephen C. Whisson, Michael Porter, Petra C. Boevink, Volker Nock, Claudia-Nicole MeisrimlerUsing 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.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
s Discretised microfluidics for noninvasive health monitoring using sweat sensing By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00763H, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Emma J. M. Moonen, Walther Verberne, Eduard Pelssers, Jason Heikenfeld, Jaap M. J. den ToonderWe 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.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
s An imaging scheme to study the flow dynamics of co-flow regimes in microfluidics: implications for nanoprecipitation By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00652F, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Wali Inam, Anton Vladyka, Joanna W. Pylvänäinen, Junel Solis, Dado Tokic, Pasi Kankaanpää, Hongbo ZhangHerein, 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.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
s Microstring-engineered tension tissues: a novel platform for replicating tissue mechanics and advancing mechanobiology By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00753K, PaperZixing Zhou, Tingting Li, Wei Cai, Xiaobin Zhu, Zuoqi Zhang, Guoyou HuangA simple, cost-effective approach for fabricating soft microstring chips that enables precise engineering of tension tissues (METTs), advancing research in mechanobiology and biomedical applications.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
s SERS-based pump-free microfluidic chip sensor for highly sensitive competitive immunoassay of cortisol in human sweat By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00858H, PaperSiyue Xiong, Chushu Zhu, Chengxuan Wang, Peitao Dong, Xuezhong WuCortisol, known as the "stress hormone," is secreted by the adrenal cortex. Measuring cortisol levels in body fluids is essential for evaluating stress levels, adrenal function, hormone imbalances, and psychological...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
s Man armed with machete creates tension in Aluva By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:48:17 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s P.V. Thampy memorial award to forest guide By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:51:48 +0530 Sudhamma, a forest guide at Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, is an authority on birds in the region and provides valuable information to visitors Full Article Kerala
s Man accused in 25 cases arrested for attempted theft at magistrate’s house in Ernakulam By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:56:20 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s Multiple factors remain a hurdle in setting up centralised sewer networks, Kerala govt. informs NGT By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:57:20 +0530 Faecal sludge treatment plants proposed in a radius of 15 km on cluster basis in urban and rural local bodies Full Article Kerala
s Kerala State school sports meet off to a vibrant start with grand inaugural ceremony By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:10:23 +0530 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 Full Article Kerala
s A combat sport continues to attract Kerala’s youngsters By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:15:55 +0530 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. Full Article Kerala
s KITE gives technological edge to coverage of State school sports meet By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:17:19 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s Amicus curiae suggests restricting elephant parades to religious festivals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:51:04 +0530 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. Full Article Kerala
s Two youngsters from Kochi determined to smash their disabilities on the badminton court By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:02:15 +0530 Atul Krishna and Jyothish Kumar defy physical limitations to excel in badminton, inspiring with their determination and talent. Full Article Kerala
s Biomining of legacy waste at Kalamassery likely to begin soon By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:04:20 +0530 Full Article Kochi
s Malankara Metropolitan Joseph Gregorios to lead Jacobite Syrian Church temporarily By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:24:13 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s No child will be left out of school sports meet in future, says Sivankutty By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:25:40 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s Demand for wayside amenities along NHs, Centre’s policy may be of help By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:54:34 +0530 PWD pursuing the matter with NHAI, since such amenities will help drivers and others to take a break. ‘Humsafar policy’ of the Centre, launched a month ago, aims to accelerate development of wayside amenities beside highways, if need be with private participation Full Article Kerala
s ERCMPU set to become fully solar-powered dairy cooperative By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:40:39 +0530 Full Article Kochi
s P.J. Joseph demands govt. intervention in Munambam issue By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:32:13 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s Police officer arraigned as accused in accident case By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:30:37 +0530 Full Article Kochi
s Police control room in Kochi gets bomb threat call By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:37:36 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s Woman arrested on charge of job fraud By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:47:41 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s RTO to probe operator’s failure to provide accommodation to students By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:48:10 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s Drenched in sweat, student volunteers have a bittersweet experience at sports meet in Kochi By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:47:54 +0530 Full Article Kerala
s HC holds that civil courts have jurisdiction to order execution of decree on Waqf disputes By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:45:16 +0530 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 Full Article Kochi
s Over 12,000 dengue cases reported in Ernakulam since January By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:23 +0530 Sources include illegal waste dumping sites, vacant plots, and mosquito-breeding grounds like discarded containers, used tyres, and pots Full Article Kerala
s Kerala HC adjourns hearing on plea against land acquisition for Wayanad township By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:09:32 +0530 Full Article Kochi
s Kerala High Court quashes criminal case against filmmaker Sreekumar Menon By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:17:59 +0530 Full Article Kochi
