The first use of ordinary cotton thread and sewing needles to literally stitch together a microfluidic analytical device has been reported by Oz scientists. The device is microscopic technology that ...

Scientists in Australia are reporting the first use of ordinary cotton thread and sewing needles to literally stitch together a microfluidic analytical device — microscopic technology that can ...

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