Abstract:
The invention in some aspects relates to high throughput methods and devices for evaluating mechanical and morphological properties of cells, such as blood cells under conditions of cell attachment and regulated gas conditions. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods for assessing cell adhesion under regulated conditions, for example gas concentration, temperature, shear force, and attachment to proteins. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods and devices for identifying therapeutic agents. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods and devices for diagnosing and/or characterizing a condition or disease in a subject, for example, by measuring a property of a cell from the subject under controlled conditions.
Abstract:
Methods for training statistical models for modeling phononic energy and/or frequency dispersion, as well as phononic stability of materials as a function of an applied strain, as well as uses of these trained statistical models for elastic strain engineering of materials, are described.
Abstract:
The method and apparatus of the present invention detects changes in cell biomechanics caused by any of a variety of diseases and conditions. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus of the invention detect infection of red blood cells. In one embodiment, the invention is a method and apparatus comprising a microfluidic channel with a constriction, for trapping infected red blood cells while allowing healthy red blood cells to deform and pass through the channel. In another embodiment, the invention comprises a suspended microchannel resonator for detecting and counting red blood cells at the constriction of the microfluidic channel.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods related to multiaxially straining defect doped materials as well as their use in electrical circuits are generally described.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods related to straining defect doped materials as well as their methods of use in electrical circuits are generally described.
Abstract:
Provided herein are non-human mammal models (e.g., mouse models) of human malaria and uses thereof in, e.g., identification of anti-malaria agents. Also provided are related compositions and methods.
Abstract:
The invention in some aspects relates to methods, devices and compositions for evaluating material properties, such as mechanical and rheological properties of substances, particularly biological substances, such as cells, tissues, and biological fluids. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods, devices and compositions for evaluating material properties of deformable objects, such as cells. In further aspects, the invention relates to methods, devices and compositions for diagnosing and/or characterizing disease based on material properties of biological cells.
Abstract:
Methods for training statistical models for modeling phononic energy and/or frequency dispersion, as well as phononic stability of materials as a function of an applied strain, as well as uses of these trained statistical models for elastic strain engineering of materials, are described.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods related to multiaxially straining defect doped materials as well as their use in electrical circuits are generally described.