Researchers Develop New Method to Preserve Microfluidic Devices for HIV Monitoring in Developing Countries (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Researchers Develop New Method to Preserve Microfluidic Devices for HIV Monitoring in Developing Countries

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Researchers used trehalose, a form of sugar that is present in some plants and animals, to preserve the microfluidic device. They packaged and vacuum sealed the trelahose treated device in plastic and used a drying agent to address the effects of humidity. They exposed the device to extreme weather conditions in a laboratory environment to test its functionality and shelf-life.

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Florida Atlantic University; <I>Nature Scientific Reports</I>

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