Abstract: Manufactured capillary tubes can include: a tubular member; and a coating applied partially covering the tubular member, the coating defining a window where the tubular member is free of the coating. Kits containing and methods related to the capillary tubes can be used for the cryopreservation of cells.

Abstract: Manufactured capillary tubes can include: a tubular member; and a coating applied partially covering the tubular member, the coating defining a window where the tubular member is free of the coating. Kits containing and methods related to the capillary tubes can be used for the cryopreservation of cells.

Abstract: Manufactured capillary tubes can include: a tubular member; and a coating applied partially covering the tubular member, the coating defining a window where the tubular member is free of the coating. Kits containing and methods related to the capillary tubes can be used for the cryopreservation of cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for assisted reproduction technology in mammals. Specifically the invention relates to methods for in vitro mammalian oocyte culture and oocyte maturation, in vitro fertilization, and in vitro embryo development.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices having active features such as valves, peristaltic pumps, and mixing portions are fabricated to have a thin elastomeric membrane over the active features. The active features are activated by a tactile actuator external to the membrane, for example, a commercial Braille display. The display may be computer controlled, for example by simple text editor software, to activate individual Braille protrusions or a plurality of protrusions to actuate the active portions of the microfluidic device. Integral devices can incorporate the tactile actuators in a single device, but still external to the membrane.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices having active features such as valves, peristaltic pumps, and mixing portions are fabricated to have a thin elastomeric membrane over the active features. The active features are activated by a tactile actuator external to the membrane, for example, a commercial Braille display. The display may be computer controlled, for example by simple text editor software, to activate individual Braille protrusions or a plurality of protrusions to actuate the active portions of the microfluidic device. Integral devices can incorporate the tactile actuators in a single device, but still external to the membrane.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices having active features such as valves, peristaltic pumps, and mixing portions are fabricated to have a thin elastomeric membrane over the active features. The active features are activated by a tactile actuator external to the membrane, for example, a commercial Braille display. The display may be computer controlled, for example by simple text editor software, to activate individual Braille protrusions or a plurality of protrusions to actuate the active portions of the microfluidic device. Integral devices can incorporate the tactile actuators in a single device, but still external to the membrane.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices having active features such as valves, peristaltic pumps, and mixing portions are fabricated to have a thin elastomeric membrane over the active features. The active features are activated by a tactile actuator external to the membrane, for example, a commercial Braille display. The display may be computer controlled, for example by simple text editor software, to activate individual Braille protrusions or a plurality of protrusions to actuate the active portions of the microfluidic device. Integral devices can incorporate the tactile actuators in a single device, but still external to the membrane.