Enhanced sample processing devices, systems and methods

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present control methods, control systems, and control software for microfluidic devices that operate by moving discrete micro-droplets through a sequence of determined configurations.

TL;DR: The technology described in this paper relates to systems for extracting polynucleotides from multiple samples, particularly from biological samples, and additionally to systems that subsequently amplify and detect the extracted polyn nucleotides.

TL;DR: In this article, a method for interfacing microchips to cartridges and pneumatic manifolds is presented. But the method is limited to the case of a single microchip, and it cannot be used with downstream preparation devices such as thermal regulating devices and separation and analysis devices.

TL;DR: In this paper, the precursor compositions are deposited into recessed features, such as trenches, formed in a substrate and are reacted at a low temperature to form electrical features having good electrical and mechanical properties.

TL;DR: In this article, a system for processing a plurality of tests or syntheses in parallel comprising a sample channel for moving samples into a microlaboratory array, a station for housing the array and an optical system comprising at least one light source and a light detector for measuring the samples in the array, and a means of electrically connecting said array to an apparatus capable of monitoring and controlling the flow of fluids into the array.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed a method for simultaneous multiple biochip analysis with arrays such as nucleic acid arrays, which allows for high throughput analysis of samples and can be configured to hold multiple cartridges comprising biochips.

TL;DR: In this article, the presence of a preselected analyte in a fluid sample is detected by using a mesoscale flow system with an analyte detection region in fluid communication with the flow channel comprised of a binding moiety.

TL;DR: Arrays of flowable or fixed particle sets are used in microfluidic systems for performing assays and modifying hydrodynamic flow as mentioned in this paper. But their performance is not as good as that of arrays of arrays.