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Microfluidics: The tiny, beautiful tech hidden all around you

  • Written by Albert Folch, Professor of Bioengineering, University of Washington
Microfluidics: The tiny, beautiful tech hidden all around youAnything that moves or processes tiny amounts of fluid is a microfluidic device. Chris Neils/Albert Folch, CC BY-ND

When you think of micro- or nanotechnology, you likely think of small electronics like your phone, a tiny robot or a microchip. But COVID-19 tests – which have proven to be central to controlling the pandemic – are also a...

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