Team:ETH Zurich/lab/chip

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[[File:ETH_Zurich_2014_theoretical_grid.png|210px|thumb|left|Outline of a PDMS-made grid loaded with cells confined in alginate beads for the biological implementation of cellular automata (ON state=sfGFP/green, OFF state=white).]]
[[File:ETH_Zurich_2014_theoretical_grid.png|210px|thumb|left|Outline of a PDMS-made grid loaded with cells confined in alginate beads for the biological implementation of cellular automata (ON state=sfGFP/green, OFF state=white).]]
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In the following, we have investigated the combination of additive manufacturing (3D-printing) and PDMS chip fabrication for applications in synthetic biology. This rapid prototyping approach allowed us to update our chips continuously according to new insights from modeling or the wet lab and in particular to avoid more intricate photolitographic approaches, which generally require clean room access, relatively expensive raw materials, and in depth knowledge of etching techniques.
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As a result, we are convinced that the tinkering with 3D-printing for mold creation is more economical for our applications and perfectly in line with the do-it-yourself spirit of iGEM.
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In the following, we have investigated the combination of additive manufacturing (3D-printing) and PDMS chip fabrication for applications in synthetic biology. This rapid prototyping approach allowed us to update our chips continuously according to new insights from modeling or the wet lab and in particular to avoid more intricate photolitographic approaches, which generally require clean room access, relatively expensive raw materials, and in depth knowledge of etching techniques.
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As a result, we are convinced that the tinkering with 3D-printing for mold creation is more economical for our applications and perfectly in line with the do-it-yourself spirit of iGEM.
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