News tagged with microfluidic devices


Jellyfish inspire scientists to invent a device that can detect, capture and release rare cancer cells

Tumor cells circulating in a patient's bloodstream can yield a great deal of information on how a tumor is responding to treatment and what drugs might be more effective against it. But first, these rare ...

Cancer created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers invent new drug delivery device to treat diabetes-related vision loss

A team of engineers and scientists at the University of British Columbia has developed a device that can be implanted behind the eye for controlled and on-demand release of drugs to treat retinal damage caused ...

Medical research created Jun 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast