Bacterial biofilms can cause medical problems and issues in technical systems. While a
large body of knowledge exists on the phenotypes of planktonic and of sessile cells in …

The development of hydrodynamic-based microfluidic biochips has been increasing over
the years. In this technique, the cells or particles are trapped in a particular region for single …

The ability to confine and manipulate single particles and molecules has revolutionized
several fields of science. Hydrodynamic trap** offers an attractive method for particle …

Actin cytoskeleton force generation, sensing, and adaptation are dictated by the bending
and twisting mechanics of filaments. Here, we use magnetic tweezers and microfluidics to …

As medicine continues to advance our understanding of and knowledge about the complex
and multifactorial nature of cancer, new major technological challenges have emerged in …

Networks of branched actin filaments formed by Arp2/3 complex generate and experience
mechanical forces during essential cellular functions, including cell motility and endocytosis …

This review provides an overview and a critical discussion of novel possibilities of applying
soft sensors for on-line monitoring and control of industrial bioprocesses. Focus is on bio …

Characterization of the extensional rheometry of fluids with complex microstructures is of
great relevance to the optimization of a wide range of industrial applications and for …

Flow-based manipulation of particles is an essential tool for studying soft materials, but prior
work has nearly exclusively relied on using two-dimensional (2D) flows generated in planar …

Conventional approaches to bacterial identification and drug susceptibility testing typically
rely on culture-based approaches that take 2 to 7 days to return results. The long turnaround …