A New Way to Introduce Macromolecules into Cells (VIDEO)
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By treating living cells like tiny absorbent sponges, researchers have developed a potentially new way to introduce molecules and therapeutic genes into human cells. The technique first compresses cells in a microfluidic device by rapidly flowing them through a series of tiny "speed bumps" built into the micro-channels, which compresses out small amounts of fluid. When the cells refill themselves, they bring in the macromolecules or genes.
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