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Correction: Virtual microwells for digital microfluidic reagent dispensing and cell culture
Irwin A Eydelnant1,2, Uvaraj Uddayasankar2,3, Bingyu 'Betty' Li1,2
1Institute for Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 164 College St., Toronto, ON, M5S 3G9, Canada. aaron.wheeler@utoronto.ca.
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|March 20, 2023
Summary
This correction clarifies details for virtual microwells used in digital microfluidics. It ensures accurate understanding of reagent dispensing and cell culture applications in microfluidic devices.
Area of Science:
- Microfluidics
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
Context:
- Digital microfluidic devices offer precise control over small fluid volumes.
- Virtual microwells present an alternative to physical structures for microscale applications.
- Accurate reagent dispensing and cell culture are critical for microfluidic assays.
Purpose:
- To correct and clarify information presented in the original publication.
- To ensure the accurate representation of virtual microwell technology.
- To provide precise details on reagent dispensing and cell culture within digital microfluidics.
Summary:
- This correction addresses specific points within the original article concerning virtual microwells.
- It refines the description of reagent dispensing methods.
- It clarifies cell culture techniques applicable to this digital microfluidic platform.
Impact:
- Ensures researchers have accurate information for replicating and building upon the virtual microwell technology.
- Facilitates more reliable digital microfluidic experiments.
- Supports advancements in microfluidic-based cell culture and analysis.

