Droplet-based microfluidics is a colloidal and interfacial system that has rapidly progressed
in the past decade because of the advantages of low fabrication costs, small sample …

Microfluidics can be considered both a science and a technology. It is defined as the study of
fluid behavior at a sub-microliter level and the investigation into its application to cell …

Increased demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to socio-demographic trends, and supply
facilitated by new technologies, converged to transform the way a substantial proportion of …

Cryopreservation has utility in clinical and scientific research but implementation is highly
complex and includes labor-intensive cell-specific protocols for the addition/removal of …

The fields of assisted reproductive technology (ART) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) have
progressed rapidly, yet still need further improvements. Microfluidic technology can …

Finger-stick blood sampling is convenient for point of care diagnostics, but whole blood
samples are problematic for many assays because of severe matrix effects associated with …

The field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has seen constant improvement and
advancement targeted towards optimal development of the embryos in vitro to improve …

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has been one of the most exciting modern medical technologies. It
has transformed the landscape of human infertility treatment. However, current IVF …

Comprehensively understanding the female reproductive system is crucial for safeguarding
fertility and preventing diseases concerning women's health. With the capacity to simulate …

Current human fertilization in vitro (IVF) bypasses the female oviduct and manually
inseminates, fertilizes and cultivates embryos in a static microdrop containing appropriate …