Microfluidic approaches for <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> research
Erel Levine, Kyung Suk Lee
Abstract
research, offering advanced manipulation of worms and precise control of experimental conditions. The advantages of microfluidic chips include their capability of immobilization, automated sorting, and longitudinal measurement, and more. In this review, we focus on control components that are widely used in the design of microfluidic devices, and discuss their functions and working principles that enable advanced manipulation on a chip. Understanding these components will ease the onboarding of researchers inexperienced with microfluidics and help them bring the power of microfluidics to new applications.
Topics & Concepts
MicrofluidicsCaenorhabditis elegansComputer scienceMicrofluidic chipNanotechnologyBiologyMaterials scienceBiochemistryGeneGenetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms3D Printing in Biomedical Research