Frontiers in Microfluidics, a Teaching Resource Review

Jack Merrin

doi:10.3390/bioengineering6040109

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Frontiers in Microfluidics, a Teaching Resource Review

Jack Merrin

Bioengineering Vol. 6 No. 4 pp. 109 · MDPI AG

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Abstract

This is a literature teaching resource review for biologically inspired microfluidics courses or exploring the diverse applications of microfluidics. The structure is around key papers and model organisms. While courses gradually change over time, a focus remains on understanding how microfluidics has developed as well as what it can and cannot do for researchers. As a primary starting point, we cover micro-fluid mechanics principles and microfabrication of devices. A variety of applications are discussed using model prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms from the set of bacteria (Escherichia coli), trypanosomes (Trypanosoma brucei), yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), slime molds (Physarum polycephalum), worms (Caenorhabditis elegans), flies (Drosophila melangoster), plants (Arabidopsis thaliana), and mouse immune cells (Mus musculus). Other engineering and biochemical methods discussed include biomimetics, organ on a chip, inkjet, droplet microfluidics, biotic games, and diagnostics. While we have not yet reached the end-all lab on a chip, microfluidics can still be used effectively for specific applications.

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Published: Dec 03, 2019
Vol/Issue: 6(4)
Pages: 109
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Jack Merrin

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

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Jack Merrin (2019). Frontiers in Microfluidics, a Teaching Resource Review. Bioengineering, 6(4), 109. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering6040109

Frontiers in Microfluidics, a Teaching Resource Review

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