Silicon Device Graphic (IMAGE)

Princeton University

Silicon Device Graphic

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This silicon chip features cell growth regions separated by funnel-like structures. Cells must crawl between the funnels to migrate from one region to another, allowing researchers to sort the cells according to their motility. In future experiments, similar microstructures will be used to screen for cells that have acquired through genetic changes an increased ability to invade surrounding tissue.

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