The multifluidic device that emulates an embryo's beating heart (IMAGE)

University of New South Wales

The multifluidic device that emulates an embryo's beating heart

Caption

The microfluidic device that emulated an embryo's heartbeat and blood circulation. The cell seeding channels are indicated by red food dye, while the heart ventricular contraction control channels and circulation valve control channels are indicated by blue and green food dye respectively.

Credit

Jingjing Li, UNSW Sydney

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