Issue 9, 2016

Microfluidics in microbiology: putting a magnifying glass on microbes

Abstract

Microfluidic technologies enable unique studies in the field of microbiology to facilitate our understanding of microorganisms. Using miniaturized and high-throughput experimental capabilities in microfluidics, devices with controlled microenvironments can be created for microbial studies in research fields such as healthcare and green energy. In this research highlight, we describe recently developed tools for diagnostic assays, high-throughput mutant screening, and the study of human disease development as well as a future outlook on microbes for renewable energy.

Graphical abstract: Microfluidics in microbiology: putting a magnifying glass on microbes

Article information

Article type
Highlight
First published
30 Aug 2016

Integr. Biol., 2016,8, 914-917

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