Schematic of Cell Membrane on a Chip (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Schematic of Cell Membrane on a Chip

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Researchers have developed a human cell 'membrane on a chip' that allows continuous monitoring of how drugs and infectious agents interact with our cells, and may soon be used to test potential drug candidates for COVID-19.

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Susan Daniel/Cornell University

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