Lab on a Chip

Scientists at the University of Michigan are developing microfluid devices to better develop and test human cells. Their three-dimensional cultures create environments that more closely mimics that of the human body than the traditional flat petri dish. With this research, Professor Shuichi Takayama hopes to reduce the cost of drug development and advance disease treatment by provided miniature environments that mimic parts of the human body.
ABOUT THE PROFESSOR: Shuichi Takayama (www.bme.umich.edu/people/index...) is a professor of Biomedical Engineering (www.bme.umich.edu/) and Macromolecular Science and Engineering (macromolecular.umich.edu/) at the University of Michigan. His research includes the development of microfluidics and micro/nanotechnology platforms capable of testing cells and subcellular components with combinations of mechanical, chemical, electrical, topographical, and thermal stimuli.

[@rajnizade6442]

Good job great

[@TY-bd8bo]

先生英語うめえw

[@benhowe7199]

all this is not in 3D - does this guy not know that? cell stacking on top of each other is not 3D dude

[@dg1178]

Yes, it is. In engineering, we consider building "upwards" in the z-axis 3D. For example, read about 3D-ICs for more information.

[@jamesnesran2348]

I think they were making 3D spheroids in those wells, not just stacking 2D layers.