New tissue models could help researchers develop drugs for liver disease

Two models more accurately replicate the physiology of the liver, offering a new way to test treatments for fat buildup.

AI chips are getting hotter. A microfluidics breakthrough goes straight to the silicon to cool up to three times better. 

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Portable tests deliver plant disease results in under 30 minutes

North Carolina State University researchers continue to push the field of plant disease diagnosis forward, developing simple-to-run tests capable of delivering results in minutes, sometimes before plants show visible signs of disease.

Engineers develop microfluidic protocol to extract and purify DNA

Call it the science of small, but a trio of University of Florida chemical engineers have developed a lab-on-a-chip process that could make a big difference for DNA research and, ultimately, patients.

Open-source spring-driven syringe pump with 3D-printed components for microfluidic applications

The operation of microfluidic devices requires precise and constant fluid flow. Microfluidic systems in low-resource settings require a portable, inex…

Strobe-enhanced microscopy stage