Spears 2 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption A wafer created at Rice University contains multiple microfluidic channels with nano-SPEARs that can measure electrical signals from the cells of nematodes. The high-throughput technology can be adapted for other small animals and could enhance data-gathering for disease characterization and drug interactions. Credit Robinson Lab/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.