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STMicroelectronics demonstrates prototype microchip for biological sample preparation, manipulation
Published in Biotech Business Week, December 25th, 2006
Combined with ST's proven laboratory-on-chip technology, ST's research project is paving the way for the development of low-cost disposable chips that automate the quick preparation, analysis and evaluation of medical and forensic biological samples.
Current state-of-the-art biotechnological platforms such as ST's In-Check "lab-on-chip" devices facilitate the diagnosis of specific diseases or the monitoring of food and water for bacterial contaminants by allowing the rapid detection of particular genetic material in liquid...
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