First Blood Brain Barrier Chip Developed Using Stem Cells (IMAGE)

American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

First Blood Brain Barrier Chip Developed Using Stem Cells

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In the new Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study, the researchers genetically manipulated blood cells collected from an individual into stem cells (known as induced pluripotent stem cells), which can produce any type of cell. The cells are placed on a microfluidic organ-chip developed by Emulate (above) approximately the size of an AA battery, which contains tiny hollow channels lined with tens of thousands of living human cells and tissues.

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Dr. Gad Vatine/BGU

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