Research by James Landers and Colleagues Featured in Analytical Chemistry

James Landers
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James Landers, professor of chemistry and mechanical engineering, and associate professor of pathology, and colleagues have created a unique device—resembling a common microscope slide—that houses the analytical tools of an entire laboratory.  This lab-on-a-chip technology may enable rapid processing of forensic evidence as well as quick detection of cancer and infectious diseases, at a fraction of the cost of current tests.

New microfluidic device research by Landers and colleagues is featured on the September 1 cover of the well-respected journal, Analytical Chemistry.

Read the article, "Purification of Nucleic Acids in Microfluidic Devices."

Listen to a podcast of Rajendrani Mukhopadhyay, senior associate editor for Analytical Chemistry, discussing this research with James Landers.