Separation of a single cell by red-laser manipulation

A single cell of yeast was separated from a bulk sample of yeast without causing damage to the cell. A focused red-laser light beam was used for trapping and transporting the cell. A specially designed microchannel separator played an essential role in the success of the separation.

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Published in:Applied physics letters 1999-10, Vol.75 (17), p.2671-2673
Main Authors: Shikano, Shuji, Horio, Koji, Ohtsuka, Yoshihiro, Eto, Yuzuro
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A single cell of yeast was separated from a bulk sample of yeast without causing damage to the cell. A focused red-laser light beam was used for trapping and transporting the cell. A specially designed microchannel separator played an essential role in the success of the separation.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.125114