On-line sample preconcentration is an essential tool in the development of microfluidic-
based separation platforms. In order to become more competitive with traditional separation …

Microfluidic devices with their inherent advantages like the ability to handle 10− 9 to 10− 18
L volume, multiplexing of microchannels, rapid analysis and on-chip detection are proving to …

Designed as an accessible introduction to basic scientific principles and their application in
professional practice, Forensic Biology provides a concise overview of the field. Focusing …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the prevalent sexually transmitted infection that
accounts for the majority of cervical cancer incidences. Therefore, the development of a …

This work describes the performance of poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) microfluidic DNA
purification devices with embedded microfabricated posts, functionalized with chitosan …

Many forensic laboratories face growing demands for the processing of DNA evidence from
sexual assault investigations. In these cases, evidence collected from the crime scene or …

Detecting nucleic acids (NAs) at zeptomolar concentrations (few molecules per milliliter)
currently requires expensive equipment and lengthy processing times to isolate and …

Separation and identification of molecules and biomolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins,
and polysaccharides from complex fluids are known to be important due to unmet needs in …

We employed a polymeric material, poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA), for fabricating a
microdevice and then implanted the chlorine (Cl)-containing solid-phase extraction (SPE) …

Genetic sequence and hyper-methylation profile information from the promoter regions of
tumor suppressor genes are important for cancer disease investigation. Since hyper …