Abstract: A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend a sample in preservation fluid and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature.

Abstract: A portable apparatus and method for transport and incubation of a medical sample in a blood culture flask includes a sealable container having a thermally insulated compartment for receiving the blood culture flask and a heater for heating the medical sample to a temperature suitable for pre-culturing of the sample. An agitator is provided for agitating the sample in the blood culture flask.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides cell culture chambers for use in automated cell engineering systems, and in particular, cell culture chambers that include improved cell-contacting surfaces. Improved cell-contacting surfaces can include a surface coating that promotes cell growth, adherence, differentiation, maintenance of phenotype, and/or improves transduction; a cell-contacting surface comprising a non-porous, gas-permeable material; as well as other modifications to the cell-contacting surfaces. Cassettes comprising the cell culture chambers are also provided.

Abstract: Microfluidic gas exchange devices may include one or more exchange modules (100), wherein each exchange module includes: a first layer comprising: one or more primary inlets (108); a first capillary network connected to the one or more primary inlets, wherein the first capillary network extends radially outward from at least one of the one or more primary inlets, and wherein the first capillary network includes one or more injection branches (104) and a series of microchannels (106); and one or more primary outlets connected to the first capillary network; and a second layer that includes a semipermeable membrane.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the delivery and deposition of particles air-liquid-interface (ALI) cell cultures includes a sample inlet coupled to a growth tube having interior walls that are wet. The growth tube is configured to operate at a first temperature along a first length of the tube and a second temperature along a second length positioned between the first length and a growth tube outlet. The apparatus also includes a nozzle plate having a plurality of nozzles. The exposure chamber adapted to hold cell cultures at an air-liquid interface positioned underneath the plurality of nozzles and a temperature regulator adapted to control a temperature of the exposure chamber. The apparatus also includes a controller including instructions operable to cause the controller to maintain a relative humidity within the exposure chamber by controlling at least the second temperature of the growth tube and the temperature of the exposure chamber.

Abstract: Examples of an automated micropropagation system for plant tissue culture is provided. The system comprises a culture vessel that comprises a number of detachable culture items that are designed with a plurality of culture cells sized to accept a single plantlet. Such culture vessel is fed into the system to an automated gripper and cutter assembly that is configured to grip the plantlets, cut them and transfer them into a new culture vessel.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for cell processing or, more specifically, for introducing various payloads into cells. These methods and systems use a mechanoporation approach in which cells are rapidly compressed and then released to relax while absorbing the payload. More specifically, these methods and systems enable high-throughput mechanoporation with various clogging mitigation features. A cell processing apparatus comprises a shell with an inner shell cylindrical surface, a core with an outer core cylindrical surface, and ridges, supported on and protruding away from one of the inner shell cylindrical surface and the outer core cylindrical surface. The core is disposed inside the shell. The outer core cylindrical surface is concentric with the inner shell cylindrical surface. Each of the ridges forms a ridge gap with the other one of the inner shell cylindrical surface and the outer core cylindrical surface.

Abstract: A gene sequencing structure, a gene sequencing device and a gene sequencing method are provided. The gene sequencing structure includes a substrate, a thin-film transistor array layer located on the substrate and including thin-film transistors that include a first electrode, and a second electrode; an ion-sensitive layer located on a side of the semiconductor layer away from the substrate; a micro-hole layer located on a side of the ion-sensitive layer away from the substrate, including a through-hole passing through the micro-hole layer, at least partially overlapping the semiconductor layer, and used for receiving a to-be-tested single-stranded nucleic acid inside; a conductive structure, located on a side of the layer away from the substrate and electrically connected to the first electrode or the second electrode; and a detection chip, located on a side of the conductive structure away from the substrate and electrically connected to the conductive structure.

Abstract: A system for clarifying a cell culture harvest solution, including target molecules and dynamic filter media. A filtration vessel includes a flexible liner and at least one filter having a surface on which the dynamic filter media accumulates into a cake. The cake and filter during filtration operation permit a filtrate including target molecules to pass therethrough while preventing unwanted solid materials from passing therethrough. A backflush source includes a backflush fluid and is fluidly connected to the filtration vessel via the at least one filter. The backflush source, during backflush operation, is adapted to supply backflush fluid back through the at least one filter for removing the cake formed on the filter. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods of processing a sample that include, in several embodiments, rotating one or more microfluidic chips that are mounted on a support plate using a motor driven rotational chuck. By spinning one or more of the microfluidic chips about a common center of rotation in a controlled manner, high flow rates (and high shear forces) are imparted to the sample in a controlled manner. Each microfluidic chip can be rotated 180° on the support plate so that the sample can be run back-and-forth through the microfluidic devices. Because the support plate can be driven at relatively high RPMs, high flow rates are generated within the microfluidic chips. This increases the shear forces on the sample and also decreases the processing time involved as the sample can quickly pass through the shear-inducing features of the microfluidic chip(s).

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for producing a tissue specimen and performing subsequent biomechanical testing thereof to quantify various biological/physiological properties and characteristics. The system may include a bioreactor device for producing the tissue specimen which includes a packaged/sealed seeding cup containing a scaffold in a sterile environment amenable to seeding with cells. After seeding, the cup may be stored in a standard laboratory culture tray for incubation. The produced tissue specimen may next be transferred to a testing instrument under control of a microcontroller which automatically performs a series of tests on the tissue and generates testing data communicated to an external electronic device which can operably interact with and control operation in part of the testing instrument via software. Tissue integrity in the instrument may be maintained by sterile fluid circulation and heating systems.

Abstract: A method for automated, artificial-intelligence-based IVF microtool control includes receiving a command at a controller associated with an artificial intelligence/machine learning system (AI/ML system) and an imaging system used at least in part to operate robotic components of in vitro fertilization (IVF) module. The method includes retrieving at least one IVF microtool assembly (MA) from a tool inventory location using a first robotic mechanism of the robotics system, based at least in part on the command. The method includes retrieving at least one IVF receptacle using a second robotic mechanism of the robotics system based at least in part on the command. The method includes placing the IVF receptacle on a stage within the IVF module based on the command. The method includes positioning the at least one MA in proximity to the IVF receptacle, using the first robotic mechanism, based at least in part on the command.

Abstract: Nutritional formulas comprising long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) are provided, along with methods and devices for preparing and/or administering nutritional formulas. In some embodiments, a percentage of the LC-PUFAs in the nutritional formula are in the form of monoglycerides and/or free fatty acids. In some embodiments, the nutritional formulas do not comprise added lipase. Also provided are methods for providing nutrition to a subject, methods for improving fat absorption, methods for improving cognitive ability, methods for preventing chronic lung disease, and methods for reducing the length of time a patient requires total parenteral nutrition.

Abstract: Nutritional formulas comprising long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) are provided, along with methods and devices for preparing and/or administering nutritional formulas. In some embodiments, a percentage of the LC-PUFAs in the nutritional formula are in the form of monogiycerides and/or free fatty acids. In some embodiments, the nutritional formulas do not comprise added lipase. Also provided are methods for providing nutrition to a subject, methods for improving fat absorption, methods for improving cognitive ability, methods for preventing chronic lung disease, and methods for reducing the length of time a patient requires total parenteral nutrition.

Abstract: This present invention concerns a single use aseptic kit comprising: a disaggregation module for receipt and processing of material comprising solid mammalian tissue; and a stabilization module for storing disaggregated product material, wherein each of said modules comprises one or more flexible containers connected by one or more conduits adapted to enable flow of the tissue material there between; and wherein each of said modules comprises one or more ports to permit aseptic input of media and/or reagents into the one or more flexible containers. The invention further relates to an automated device for semi-automated aseptic disaggregation and/or enrichment and/or stabilisation of cells or cell aggregates from mammalian solid tissue comprising a programmable processor and the single use aseptic kit. The invention further relates to a semi-automatic aseptic tissue processing method.

Abstract: Described herein is a cell culture device and methods of use in three-dimensional cell co-cultures and for use in studying paracrine signaling in vitro.

Abstract: The subject technology relates to a cell retention device and method for use in a perfusion cell culture system where the cell retention device includes a hollow-fiber filter having an average pore size ranging from about 0.5 to about 20 ?m and having the ability to operate under perfusion cell culture conditions for up to 35 days without being clogged or losing its product sieving ability by more than 20%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a a single-use flexible bioreactor bag comprising a rigid multiport plate sealed to a side wall of said bioreactor bag, wherein said multiport plate comprises a plurality of ports. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing the bag and to a method of installing the bag in a rigid support vessel.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.