Nature
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Self-Coalescence physics: Understanding and using the fluid version of a zipper fastener
Self-coalescence occurs when a liquid is stretched and made to fold onto itself. Using microfluidics, their unique properties can be used to engineer and deliver precise sequences of reagents to realize complex portable bioassays.