SciTech Chronicles. . . . . . . . .May 16th, 2025

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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…

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New single-cell analysis tech incorporates advanced fiber optics directly into microfluidic chips

Droplet microfluidics has revolutionized single-cell analysis, crucial for genomics, drug discovery, and diagnostics, by partitioning samples into nanoliter droplets for detailed cellular analysis. Yet, its broader adoption is hindered by the complex, costly methods required for analyzing droplets' optical properties.

Improving plant health diagnostics: The dawn of microfluidic devices for rapid miRNA detection

In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various sensors and devices to detect plant hormones, heavy metal responses, and pathogen invasions.