Microfluidic devices

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2007-02-02

2010-06-29

Forman, BJ (Department: 1634)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Including measuring or testing

C435S283100, C422S105000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07745207

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for the interfacing of microchips to various types of modules are disclosed. The technology disclosed can be used as sample preparation and analysis systems for various applications, such as DNA sequencing and genotyping, proteomics, pathogen detection, diagnostics and biodefense.

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