Worm trapped inside a lab-on-a-chip

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Worm trapped inside a lab-on-a-chip

Worm trapped inside a lab-on-a-chip, fluorescence light micrograph. This lab-on-a-chip, created by Mehmet Fatih Yanik, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, can sort, screen and manipulate Caenorhabditis elegans worms at high speed and high volume. It traps the worms using microscopic sized suction channels. C. elegans is a nematode worm used by scientists to investigate biological phenomena such as ageing, metabolism and neurological diseases. Yaniks lab-on-a-chip speeds up the process of screening worms for drugs and genetics trials, which is normally done by hand. Magnification: x14 when printed 10 centimetres wide

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a worm trapped inside a lab-on-a-chip, revealing the groundbreaking work of Mehmet Fatih Yanik from MIT. The lab-on-a-chip, an engineering marvel, possesses the ability to sort, screen, and manipulate Caenorhabditis elegans worms with remarkable speed and efficiency. Through microscopic-sized suction channels, these tiny creatures are ensnared within the chip's confines. C. elegans is an invaluable nematode worm species employed by scientists to delve into various biological phenomena such as aging, metabolism, and neurological diseases. Traditionally performed manually but now accelerated by Yanik's invention, this innovative lab-on-a-chip expedites the process of screening worms for drug trials and genetic experiments. The fluorescence light micrograph captures this extraordinary feat in intricate detail at a magnification of x14 when printed 10 centimeters wide. It exemplifies how cutting-edge technology has revolutionized scientific research in the 21st century. This image not only highlights the intersection between animal life and advanced engineering but also underscores the vital role played by laboratories like MIT in pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of nature. By enabling bioscreening and biosorting on a miniature scale through its microchannels and suction mechanisms, Yanik's creation opens up new avenues for exploration within diagnostics and biomems. In summary, Science Photo Library presents us with an awe-inspiring glimpse into Mehmet Fatih Yanik's groundbreaking work that merges biology with state-of-the-art technology—a testament to human ingenuity in unraveling nature's mysteries.

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