Vibration-Powered Chip Could Revolutionize Assisted Reproductive Technology

Vibration-powered chip could revolutionize assisted reproductive technology

In the quest to address infertility, Cornell researchers have developed a groundbreaking device that could simplify and automate oocyte cumulus removal, a critical step in assisted reproductive technologies.

Harnessing Good Vibrations: A New Era in Assisted Reproductive Technology

In a significant leap forward for assisted reproductive technologies, scientists at Cornell University have engineered an innovative device that promises to transform the process of oocyte cumulus removal, a delicate and essential step in in vitro fertilization (IVF). This new microfluidic chip harnesses vibration-induced flow to automate what has traditionally been a painstaking manual procedure, broadening the accessibility of fertility treatm…