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Transforming Tuberculosis Research with Microfluidics

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Transforming Tuberculosis Research with Microfluidics

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SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium

Summary

Explore how microfluidics is advancing TB research, helping scientists achieve faster, more precise diagnostics and innovative drug discoveries. This study demonstrates how platforms like Cyto-Mine® can streamline the investigation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, offering high-throughput single-cell analysis. These tools not only accelerate TB research but also reduce costs, enhance data quality, and support targeted drug screening. Discover how microfluidics is becoming essential in tackling one of the world’s most critical health challenges.

Research highlights

  • Study Title: Microfluidics as a novel technique for tuberculosis: from diagnosis to drug discovery
  • Authors: Molloy Antonia, James Harrison, John S. McGrath, Zachary Owen, Clive Smith, Xin Liu, Xin Li and Jonathan A. G. Cox
  • Published In: Microorganisms, 2021
  • DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9112330

Key findings

  • High-throughput TB diagnostics and drug discovery
  • Accurate single-cell analysis via droplet microfluidics
  • Potential for machine learning integration in TB research

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