Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Condition responsive control
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-16
2010-02-02
Gakh, Yelena G (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Condition responsive control
C436S034000, C436S164000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07655470
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides microfluidic technology enabling rapid and economical manipulation of reactions on the femtoliter to microliter scale.
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Gerdts Cory J.
Ismagilov Rustem F.
Zheng Bo
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Gakh Yelena G
University of Chicago
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