Umeå University Researchers Develop Semi-Permeable Capsules to Enable Multi-Step Analysis of Individual Living Cells
A research team led by Visiting Professor Linas Mazutis has introduced a breakthrough semi-permeable capsule technology that allows for the sequential analysis of the same individual cell. Published in the journal Science, this innovation retains genetic material within a porous membrane, overcoming the limitations of traditional single-use droplet techniques.
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Published: Mar 12, 2026, 7:55 AM EDT
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Umeå University Researchers Develop Semi-Permeable Capsules to Enable Multi-Step Analysis of Individual Living Cells
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A research team led by Visiting Professor Linas Mazutis has introduced a breakthrough semi-permeable capsule technology that allows for the sequential analysis of the same individual cell. Published in the journal Science, this innovation retains genetic material within a porous membrane, overcoming the limitations of traditional single-use droplet techniques.
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