A new method enables scientists to read the genomes of individual cells and viral particles in the environment more quickly and efficiently. The approach, known as environmental microcompartment genomics, increases throughput by an order of magnitude and provides unique insights into the diverse world of marine viruses.
SourceBigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences·JournalNature Microbiology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 5, 2025
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong announce an advanced sperm selection system that signals a breakthrough in assisted reproduction. The system, called BLASTO-chip, uses microfluidic droplet technology to select live sperm from immotile samples with over 90% accuracy.
SourceCommunications and Institutional Research Office, City University of Hong Kong·JournalMed·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 8, 2024
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have created a novel measurement technique to study fluid mixing phenomena, leveraging a selective color imaging method. The technique utilizes ultrasonic waves to levitate and mix small droplets, allowing researchers to capture their mixing state in detail.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 16, 2023
Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University have developed a sensitive and robust pH sensor that can detect pH variation in just a few microliters of samples. The new sensor uses novel materials and methods to overcome the current method's limitations, which are not sensitive enough or fragile for commercial-scale use.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalMicrochimica Acta·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 3, 2023
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A team of researchers from the University of Liège has studied the mechanisms governing water droplet speed along fibers. They found that thicker fibers result in lower speeds, but unexpected behavior occurs when two fibers are bundled together, leading to faster droplet movement.
SourceUniversity of Liège·JournalPhysical Review Fluids·DateOct 27, 2023
Researchers discovered that Alcanivorax borkumensis biofilms consume oil by stretching droplets into tubes, allowing for efficient oil degradation. Large concentrations of dispersants can harm these biofilms, highlighting the need for further research.
Researchers developed a microfluidic platform harnessing acoustic radiation force to manipulate droplets in air, achieving jump heights of up to 128mm. The platform allows for control over the direction and movement of droplets, enabling potential applications in scientific experiments and three-dimensional displays.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateAug 2, 2023
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Researchers found that wet masks make it more difficult for respiratory droplets to penetrate and escape the mask, splintering into smaller aerosolized particles. This is because wet masks create additional resistance due to their hydrophobic or hydrophilic materials, making them more effective at stopping droplet penetration.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalPhysical Review Fluids·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 22, 2021
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have identified food products that can alter a person's saliva to reduce the transmission potential of airborne pathogens. By adding ingredients like ginger, cornstarch, and xanthan gum to food products, people may be able to make masks more effective or even reduce their need for them.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 16, 2021
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong discovered a way to steer the spreading direction of liquids on a surface inspired by the Araucaria leaf. By adjusting the surface tension, they can control the liquid flow direction, with implications for fluidics design and heat transfer enhancement.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 16, 2021
Researchers successfully mimic nano spatial compartments to create artificial mitochondria, capable of supplying ATP or other useful molecules to cells in damaged or diseased tissues. The artificial organelles are generated from Exosome fusion and can function as energy reserves in the damaged tissues.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 13, 2021
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