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<p>Let's start by defining what the inputs and outputs are to your microfluidic chip! Are there any limitations in terms of port size, channel width? </p> | <p>Let's start by defining what the inputs and outputs are to your microfluidic chip! Are there any limitations in terms of port size, channel width? </p> | ||
<p>Fluigi will best place and route the control layer (valves to push/pull fluid through using pressure) and flow layer (through which fluid flows) of the microfluidic chip.</p> | <p>Fluigi will best place and route the control layer (valves to push/pull fluid through using pressure) and flow layer (through which fluid flows) of the microfluidic chip.</p> | ||
<p>iGem Work: The mapper (MM) tool. Click the button below to learn more about our MM tool. </p> | <p>iGem Work: The mapper (MM) tool. Click the button below to learn more about our MM tool. </p> | ||
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<a href="#" class="btn btn-light">Learn More </a> | <a href="#" class="btn btn-light">Learn More </a> | ||
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<p>Check and visualize your device layout using the Fluigi graphical user interface. </p> | <p>Check and visualize your device layout using the Fluigi graphical user interface. </p> | ||
<p> This graphical user interface also allows you to edit your design and control the fluids in the microfluidic chip. The interface has been made completely by the iGEM Team</p> | <p> This graphical user interface also allows you to edit your design and control the fluids in the microfluidic chip. The interface has been made completely by the iGEM Team</p> | ||
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<p>Ready to make your chip? Import our design files into a 3D Printer and CNC mill to make the chip and the pump setup! You can also make/change the setup using our parameterized designs.</p> | <p>Ready to make your chip? Import our design files into a 3D Printer and CNC mill to make the chip and the pump setup! You can also make/change the setup using our parameterized designs.</p> | ||
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Revision as of 22:40, 26 June 2016
Fluigi is a tool used to specify, design, and build a microfluidic device.
What are Microfluidics?
Microfluidic devices are modular and consist of valves and channels that can manipulate small volumes of liquids. Using this, scientists can reduce reagent costs, automate experiments, and attain a high and more precise throughput with predictable fluid flow.
However, due to the technical agility, high cost and long build time, microfluidics are not often used. The current method of photolithography costs about $80,000, and also requires an expert.
Here's where Fluigi comes into use!
Here's where Fluigi comes into use!
Where can we use Microfluidics?
- Synthetic Biology: 'Lab on a Chip', 2014 - Experiments to monitor precise control of the number and concentration of input: 'Diverse Sensitivity Thresholds in Dynamic Signaling Response by Social Amoebae', 2012 - Single-cell tracking: 'Microfluidics for Synthetic Biology: From Design to Execution' - Microchemostat for environmental control: 'Long-Term Monitoring of Bacteria Undergoing Programmed Population Control in a Microchemostat', 2005
