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NEW Professor Joo-min Kim and team ascertain core principle of portable blood analyzer
- 2013-12-03
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Professor Joo-min Kim and team ascertain core principle of portable blood analyzer
Professor Joo-min Kim (pictured) of the Energy System/Chemical Engineering Department of Ajou University and his team recently identified the phenomenon of micro particles “lining up” in low a concentrate DNA solution. This research is expected to contribute greatly to the future development of portable blood analyzers. The research was published in the online edition of the international academic journal Nature Communications.
The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning announced the finding on Nov. 13, stating that Professor Kim and his team had ascertained a central lineup of particles sized in the several micro meters (1/1 mil of 1 meter) in the flow of a low concentrate DNA solution.
This research outcome is expected to facilitate the future development of micro electrochemical impedance biosensors, devices which enable individuals to conduct blood exams at home, eliminating the need to visit hospitals for the procedure. This is because portable blood analyzers require condensation technology for micro particles, such as cells, in order to ensure the accuracy of analysis. Existing blood analysis devices require additional equipment, such as complexly structured channels or electricity generators.
Professor Kim said, “Once this research develops further, the commercialization of not only portable blood analyzers but also high-performance cell analyzers can be accelerated.”
Kyo-won Kang, a graduate student in the Energy System Department of Ajou University, was first author of the paper.