University of California

Jungkyu Kim

Richard A Mathies

Lee W Riley

Erik C Jensen

Amador Goodridge

Robert Eugene Snyder

The present disclosure provides methods of detectingin an individual, generally involving detecting antibody to a mycobacterial lipid in a biological sample obtained from the individual. The present disclosure further provides compositions and kits for carrying out the methods.

Compositions and methods for detecting mycobacterium

The present disclosure relates to method, system for microfluidic control. One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate to pneumatically actuated 'lifting gate' microvalves and pumps. In some embodiments, a microfluidic control module is provided, which comprises a plurality of pneumatic channels and a plurality of lifting gate valves configured to be detachably affixed to a substrate. The plurality of lifting gate valves are aligned with at least one fluidic channel on the substrate when affixed to the substrate. Each of the valves comprises: a pneumatic layer, a fluidic layer, and a pneumatic displacement chamber between the pneumatic layer and the fluidic layer. The fluidic layer has a first side facing the pneumatic layer and a second side facing away from the pneumatic layer, wherein the second side has a protruding gate configured to obstruct a flow of the fluidic channel when the fluidic layer is at a resting state.

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Albany, CA, United States of America

Jungkyu Kim