New device may speed up DNA insertion into bacteria
Friday, February 19, 2016 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
A new microfluidic device may help scientists quickly home in on the electric field 'sweet spot' -- the range of electric potentials that will harmlessly and temporarily open up membrane pores to let DNA in. In principle, the simple device could be used on any microorganism or cell, significantly speeding up the first step in genetic engineering.