In her article “Advances in Single-Cell Isolation” on Biocompare, Caitlin Smith highlights recent improvements that have made single-cell studies more efficient and precise. Paul Steinberg, Chief Commercial Officer at Lightcast, notes that key elements for optimizing single-cell research include flexibility, speed, and throughput. As single-cell innovations become more widely available, the range of applications is also broadening.
The expansion of single-cell technologies beyond transcriptomics and into functional assays is critical to elucidating biological signatures. Jason McKinney, Senior Director of Application Support at LevitasBio®, describes how influential sample preparation methods can be in maintaining native biology.
The article explores both established and emerging single-cell isolation methods and the advancements driving this field forward.
• Manual picking & laser capture microdissection
• Fluorescence- and magnetic- activated cell sorting
• Levitation Technology
• Microfluidics
• Image-based droplets
Read the full article here.
