Plankton produces numerous chemical compounds used in cosmetics and functional foods. They also play a key role in the carbon budget on the Earth. In a context of global change, it becomes important to understand the physiological response of these microorganisms to changing environmental conditions. Their adaptations and the response to specific environmental conditions are often restricted to a few active cells or individuals in large populations. Using analytical capabilities at the subnanoliter scale, microfluidic technology has also demonstrated a high potential in biological assays. Here, we review recent advances in microfluidic technologies to overcome the current challenges in high content analysis both at population and the single cell level.
1.Univ Bordeaux, CNRS, UMR 5031, Ctr Rech Paul Pascal, F-33600 Pessac, France 2.Univ Bordeaux, CNRS, UMR 5805, OASU,EPOC,Stn Marine Arcachon, F-33120 Arcachon, France
Recommended Citation:
Girault, Mathias,Beneyton, Thomas,del Amo, Yolanda,et al. Microfluidic technology for plankton research[J]. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY,2019-01-01,55:134-150