Preface to topic “Recent advancement of imaging technology”

Preface to special topic: optofluidics.

This Special Topic section of Biomicrofluidics is on optofluidics or micro-optofluidic systems (MOFS), a burgeoning technology that aims to manipulate light and fluid at microscale and exploits their interaction to create highly versatile devices and integrated systems. This special issue puts together various contributed articles focusing on optofluidics or MOFS, which help inspire new researc...

Cryopreservation of Spermatozoa: Recent Biotechnological Advancement in Gamete Preservation Technology

Cryopreservation of sperm has many applications in agriculture, biotechnology, and clinical medicine. The spermatozoon is a very specialized cell that loses the ability of biosynthesis, repair, growth and cell division during the final phase of spermatogenesis. Cryopreservation of sperm generally requires a reduction or arrest of the metabolism of cells, thereby prolonging their life. Semen sam...

Recent advancement in sensor technology for underwater applications

Underwater environment is the new frontier for major future discovery for the benefits of the world at large. The vastness of the oceans mirrored the vast potentials that lie beneath it. In order for scientist and researchers to explore these vast resources, newer and better sensing technology is pertinent. Of course, any sensor module would not be of any use if there are no reliable platforms ...

Recent Advancement of MMP Inhibitors

Volume 4 • Issue 2 • 1000e112 Adv Tech Biol Med ISSN: 2379-1764 ATBM, an open access journal Matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) are a family of zinc dependent endopeptidases that play a significant role in cancer as well as in numerous other diseases [1]. It degrades the extracellular matrix (ECM) components and controlled remodeling of ECM is essential for invasion, metastasis and growth of vario...

Preface to Special Topic: Plasmas for Medical Applications