Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a method for culturing mammalian neurons in chambers not much larger than the neurons themselves. The new approach extends the lifespan of the ...

(A) Exploded view and combined view of the multilayer microfluidic chip. (B) Detailed dimensional view of culture medium channels and tissue chambers. (C) Multilayer microfluidic chips fabricated by ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Many microfluidic devices used in life sciences employ plastics or silicones as a base material. These devices are usually prototyped by engineers and go through a lengthy and ...

In a recent review article published in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering, researchers explored the advancements in microfluidic technologies for monitoring the electromechanical activity of ...