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December 08, 2015

A cheap, disposable device for diagnosing disease
University Park PA (SPX) Dec 08, 2015
The development of a reusable microfluidic device for sorting and manipulating cells and other micro/nano meter scale objects will make biomedical diagnosis of diseases cheaper and more convenient in regions where medical facilities are sparse or cost is prohibitive. Researchers at Penn State have recently filed a patent to develop such a device. Based on gentle acoustic vibrations, the device, called acoustic tweezers, is the work of Penn State professor of engineering science and mechanics, Tony ... read more

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