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Substrates performing biochemical reactions

In molecular biology, biochips are engineered substrates that can host large numbers of simultaneous biochemical reactions. One of the goals of biochip technology is to efficiently screen large numbers of biological analytes, with potential applications ranging from disease diagnosis to detection of bioterrorism agents. For example, digital microfluidic biochips are under investigation for applications in biomedical fields. In a digital microfluidic biochip, a group of (adjacent) cells in the microfluidic array can be configured to work as storage, functional operations, as well as for transporting fluid droplets dynamically. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: BiochipA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Surface Modification Strategies for Biomedical Applications: Enhancing Cell–Biomaterial Interfaces and Biochip PerformancesInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Integrated microfabricated biodevicesThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Self-Contained, Fully Integrated Biochip for Sample Preparation, Polymerase Chain Reaction Amplification, and DNA Microarray DetectionCited 557 times
  5. Go sideways: MicroarrayA closely related topic
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📖 Definitions

Noun A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.

Noun An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.

Verb To fit (an animal) with such a chip.

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