Droplet based single cell DNA sequencing uses a microfluidic platform which generates droplets encapsulating individual cells. A micrograph of such a device [Zilionis et al, Nature Protocols 2016] is presented in Figure Q3. The channels are 25 µm deep. (a) (b) - (c) Oil Figure Q3. Micrograph of the microfluidic droplet device. Scale bars are 100 µm. Adapted from Zilionis et al, Nature Protocols 2016. Red arrowheads show individual cells, and black arrows indicate flow direction. RT/lysis reagents Cells Barcoding hydrogel beads A company wants to explore the design of a prototype of the device made from PDMS. Describe a suitable fabrication process, explaining the rationale behind each individual step. Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You may want to refer to the datasheets at the end of the script. Testing of the prototype was successful and the company wants to explore the feasibility of manufacturing the device from glass. Describe the fabrication process for this material, explaining the rationale behind each individual step. Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You may want to refer to the datasheets at the end of the script. The new product is a success, so the company decides to further develop the device and manufacture it in a polymer using injection moulding. Describe the fabrication process in this case along with the rationale behind each step. Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You may want to refer to the datasheets at the end of the script.

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Droplet based single cell DNA sequencing uses a microfluidic platform which
generates droplets encapsulating individual cells. A micrograph of such a device
[Zilionis et al, Nature Protocols 2016] is presented in Figure Q3. The channels are
25 μm deep.
(a)
(b)
Oil
Figure Q3. Micrograph of the microfluidic droplet device. Scale bars are 100 µm.
Adapted from Zilionis et al, Nature Protocols 2016. Red arrowheads show
individual cells, and black arrows indicate flow direction.
(c)
RT/lysis
reagents
Cells
Barcoding hydrogel beads
A company wants to explore the design of a prototype of the device made from
PDMS. Describe a suitable fabrication process, explaining the rationale behind
each individual step. Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You
may want to refer to the datasheets at the end of the script.
Testing of the prototype was successful and the company wants to explore the
feasibility of manufacturing the device from glass. Describe the fabrication
process for this material, explaining the rationale behind each individual step.
Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You may want to refer to
the datasheets at the end of the script.
The new product is a success, so the company decides to further develop the
device and manufacture it in a polymer using injection moulding. Describe the
fabrication process in this case along with the rationale behind each step.
Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You may want to refer to
the datasheets at the end of the script.
Transcribed Image Text:Droplet based single cell DNA sequencing uses a microfluidic platform which generates droplets encapsulating individual cells. A micrograph of such a device [Zilionis et al, Nature Protocols 2016] is presented in Figure Q3. The channels are 25 μm deep. (a) (b) Oil Figure Q3. Micrograph of the microfluidic droplet device. Scale bars are 100 µm. Adapted from Zilionis et al, Nature Protocols 2016. Red arrowheads show individual cells, and black arrows indicate flow direction. (c) RT/lysis reagents Cells Barcoding hydrogel beads A company wants to explore the design of a prototype of the device made from PDMS. Describe a suitable fabrication process, explaining the rationale behind each individual step. Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You may want to refer to the datasheets at the end of the script. Testing of the prototype was successful and the company wants to explore the feasibility of manufacturing the device from glass. Describe the fabrication process for this material, explaining the rationale behind each individual step. Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You may want to refer to the datasheets at the end of the script. The new product is a success, so the company decides to further develop the device and manufacture it in a polymer using injection moulding. Describe the fabrication process in this case along with the rationale behind each step. Schematics can be drawn to illustrate your response. You may want to refer to the datasheets at the end of the script.
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