Spontaneous formation of uniform cell-sized microgels inside a glass capillary is reported. (IMAGE)

Doshisha University

Spontaneous formation of uniform cell-sized microgels inside a glass capillary is reported.

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By adapting aqueous polymer solution containing DNA, droplets entrapping DNA are generated in a self-organized manner through micro phase-separation, and these droplets are transformed into gel state by decreasing the temperature. The microgels are easily extruded into bulk water, maintaining their size.

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Akihisa Shioi from Doshisha University Image Source Link to be added in the Image Credit Section of EA form: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/cms/asset/f9e61815-bbf5-4c11-a509-e0ee212d68c8/smll202302193-gra-0001-m.jpg

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