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Biotechnology Feb 2, 2026

Automating microfluidic chip design: Hybrid approach combines machine learning with fluid mechanics

Researchers led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Savaş Taşoğlu from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Koç University have developed a new, open-access and machine learning-assisted design tool aimed at automating microfluidic ...

Cell & Microbiology Jan 25, 2026

Bacteria use wrapping flagella to tunnel through microscopic passages, research reveals

Researchers have discovered how bacteria break through spaces barely larger than themselves, by wrapping their flagella around their bodies and moving forward. Using a microfluidic device that mimics insect gut channels, ...

Cell & Microbiology Jan 15, 2026

Same moves, different terrain: How bacteria navigate complex environments without changing their playbook

Just like every other creature, bacteria have evolved creative ways of getting around. Sometimes this is easy, like swimming in open water, but navigating more confined spaces poses different challenges.

Bio & Medicine Jan 13, 2026

Harnessing the medicinal benefits of thyme extract via nanodosing

With a myriad of health effects, thyme extract may seem like a magic medicinal ingredient. Its biologically active compounds—thymol, carvacrol, rosmarinic acid, and caffeic acid—provide anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, ...

Cell & Microbiology Jan 9, 2026

System can diagnose infections in 20 minutes, aiding fight against drug resistance

A new technique which slashes the time taken to diagnose microbial infections from days to minutes could help save lives and open up a new front in the battle against antibiotic resistance, researchers say.

Biotechnology Dec 22, 2025

New microfluidics technology enables highly uniform DNA condensate formation

A research group has developed a novel and highly accessible technology for producing uniform biomolecular condensates using a simple, low-cost vibration platform.

Analytical Chemistry Dec 18, 2025

PFAS detection in 15 minutes: A sensor system for rapid on-site analysis

PFAS are forever chemicals that do not degrade in the environment. They enter soil and water, accumulate in plants, animals and humans, and can be harmful to health. The problem: Until now, detecting them has been complicated, ...

Soft Matter Dec 17, 2025

'Ouzo effect' reveals how oil droplets can resist flow and form stable patterns in liquids

Whether it's Greek ouzo, French pastis or Turkish raki, when these spirits are diluted with water, the mixture becomes cloudy. The reason for this is that the aniseed oils contained in the spirit dissolve well in alcohol ...

Bio & Medicine Dec 17, 2025

Microgel-based antioxidant system advances biohybrid brain research

Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough technology that could transform the way scientists build and study lab-grown brain tissue models. The innovation, called Cellular RedOx Spreading Shield (CROSS), delivers long-lasting ...

Polymers Dec 10, 2025

Turning everyday filter paper into a miniature microfluidic platform with DLP 3D printing

Scientists used a 3D-printing approach to pattern hydrophobic barriers inside hydrophilic filter paper. These barriers, designed in different geometries, guide liquids along precise paths and shape their flow behavior, demonstrating ...

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