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Frontiers in Microfluidics, a Teaching Resource Review.

Jack Merrin1

  • 1Institute of Science and Technology Austria, Am Campus 1, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria.

Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 11, 2019
PubMed
Summary

This review explores microfluidics applications using model organisms and key papers. It covers microfluidics principles, fabrication, and limitations for researchers and educators.

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Area of Science:

  • Biologically inspired microfluidics
  • Microfluidics applications in life sciences

Background:

  • Microfluidics courses evolve, necessitating resources on its development and capabilities.
  • Understanding the scope and limitations of microfluidics is crucial for researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a literature-based teaching resource for microfluidics courses.
  • To explore diverse applications of microfluidics using model organisms.

Main Methods:

  • Review of key scientific papers and model organisms.
  • Discussion of micro-fluid mechanics principles and device microfabrication.
  • Examination of various applications including biomimetics, organ-on-a-chip, and diagnostics.

Main Results:

  • Microfluidics applications are demonstrated across diverse prokaryotic and eukaryotic model organisms.
  • Key techniques like inkjet, droplet microfluidics, and biotic games are discussed.
  • The review highlights current capabilities and limitations of microfluidic technologies.

Conclusions:

  • Microfluidics offers effective solutions for specific research applications, despite not yet achieving a universal 'lab-on-a-chip'.
  • This resource aids in understanding the evolution and practical utility of microfluidics in biological research.
Keywords:
bioMEMSmicrofluidics

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