The marvel of spider silk, with its unmatched strength, elasticity, and biodegradability, has long captivated scientists and engineers. The quest to synthesize spider silk outside of its natural context has faced numerous challenges, primarily due to the complex molecular processes involved. However, a groundbreaking study...
Eccrine sweat glands are vital for human thermoregulation and, like other mammalian skin appendages, originate from multipotent epidermal progenitors. This research, leveraging advanced microfluidic technology, offers fascinating insights into the intricacies of eccrine gland formation and its potential applications in dermatology and regenerative medicine. "Our study...
In the ever-evolving world of microfluidics, the study of single-cells has become a cornerstone for studying diseases and for therapeutic development. A recent paper published in the Microsystems and Nanoengineering journal "Enhancing Single-Cell Encapsulation in Droplet Microfluidics with Fine-Tunable On-Chip Sample Enrichment," presents a study...
As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of COVID-19, scientists are delving deeper into the virus's behavior at a cellular level. A pivotal study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering has made significant strides in understanding how the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein induces the formation...
Aging, a complex and multifaceted biological process, is influenced by various genetic, epigenetic, transcriptomic, and proteomic changes. Understanding the cellular mechanisms of aging is crucial for developing insights into organismal longevity. In recent research published in Nature Communications, a novel study using microfluidic chips has...