Title :
Development of micro electrothermal branding tools for embryo labeling
Author :
Wang, Lin ; Beebe, David J. ; Williams, Allen R. ; Easley, Kim D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Louisiana Tech. Univ., Ruston, LA, USA
fDate :
31 Oct-3 Nov 1996
Abstract :
A novel electrothermal branding embryo labeling technique is developed. It involves using a micro branding iron to create marks on the surface of bovine embryos. Two kinds of unique micro branding irons are made using micromanufacturing techniques. Micron-scale labels on bovine embryos are achieved. The feasibility of this labeling technique is demonstrated
Keywords :
biological techniques; biomedical equipment; biothermics; heating elements; micromachining; micromechanical devices; proteins; MEMS; bovine embryos; embryo labeling; micro branding iron; micro electrothermal branding tools; micromanufacturing; micron-scale labels; micropipette; polysilicon; surface marking; Bovine; Electrothermal effects; Embryo; Fabrication; In vitro fertilization; Iron; Labeling; Proteins; Tungsten; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1996. Bridging Disciplines for Biomedicine. Proceedings of the 18th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3811-1
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1996.656938
