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Fabrication of Refractive-index-matched Devices for Biomedical Microfluidics
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2018
This protocol describes the fabrication of microfluidic devices from MY133-V2000 to eliminate artifacts that often arise in microchannels due to the mismatching refractive indices between microchannel structures and an aqueous solution. This protocol uses an acrylic holder to compress the encapsulated device, improving adhesion both chemically and mechanically.
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Reflection and Refraction
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2023
Source: Derek Wilson, Asantha Cooray, PhD, Department of Physics & Astronomy, School of Physical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA Light travels at different speeds depending on the material through which it is propagating. When light travels from one material to another, it will either slow down or speed up. In order to conserve energy and momentum, the light must change the direction in which it propagates. This bending of light is known as refraction. Some fraction of the...
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Sign Test for Matched Pairs
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2025
The sign test for matched pairs offers a robust method for comparing two paired samples, often for the effects of an intervention in one of them. This method is very useful in situations where the underlying distribution of the data is unknown. The test compares two related samples—often pre- and post-treatment measurements on the same subjects—to determine if there are significant differences in their median values. To conduct the sign test, we first calculate the differences in value between...
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Making Solutions in the Laboratory
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2023
The ability to successfully make solutions is a basic laboratory skill performed in virtually all biological and chemical experiments. A solution is a homogenous mixture of solute dissolved in bulk liquid known as the solvent. Solutions can be described by their solute concentration, a measure of how much solute is present per unit of solution. In this video, a step-by-step procedure for how to make a water-based, or aqueous, solution for biological applications is presented. The video...
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Subjective Refraction Test Using a Smartphone for Vision Screening
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2024
This paper presents the protocols and clinical validation data for using a smartphone app to subjectively measure refractive error.
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A mismatch between a specimen and its surrounding medium changes how light travels at their interface. These differences can contribute to optical distortion and light scattering, making structures appear less clear during imaging. Reducing the mismatch helps more light pass through the specimen, which supports more faithful visualization of internal features and improves the reliability of image-based observations.
The solution reduces optical differences between the engineered construct, nearby materials, and the surrounding environment. With fewer abrupt refractive index changes, light transmission through the sample can improve and scattering can decrease. This is particularly useful when imaging complex specimens whose structure must be evaluated throughout their volume rather than only at an exposed surface.
Refractive index matching addresses image degradation at the sample and medium rather than requiring extensive changes to the microscope or other imaging hardware. Adjusting the liquid environment can therefore improve visualization while preserving the existing optical setup. This makes the approach useful when researchers need clearer images for analysis but want to limit hardware modifications.
Selection begins by considering the refractive index of the biological sample and its surrounding environment, then formulating or choosing a liquid medium that approximates those conditions. The solution is used during imaging so that interfaces produce less distortion and scattering. Its suitability is reflected in clearer light transmission and improved visualization of the specimen or construct.
Bioengineering applications include microscopy, tissue imaging, biomaterial characterization, and visualization of engineered constructs. In each case, improved optical clarity can help researchers inspect structure more accurately. The approach is also relevant to microfluidic systems, where viewing materials and biological components within the device can support analysis of engineered environments and their contents.
Clearer images can strengthen quantitative analysis by making structural features easier to distinguish and assess. In tissue engineering, this may help researchers examine engineered constructs, while biomaterial studies can benefit from improved visualization of sample structure. More reliable imaging also contributes to the development of advanced diagnostic and tissue-engineering methods without necessarily requiring major optical hardware changes.