Author:Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience; Lee, WM; Riches, AC; Brown, CTA; Gunn-Moore, FJ; Dholakia, KDate:May 2010Optical micromanipulation of transparent microparticles such as cellularmaterials relies upon the application of optical forces that are crucially dependent on the refractive index contrast between the particle and the surrounding medium. We ...Read more
Author:Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience; Gunn-Moore, FJ; Dholakia, KDate:Jun 2009Various methods including chemical, viral or physical approaches have been developed to trigger transient membrane permeabilisation with limited cytotocixity in cells. Such developments permit efficient cytoplasmic delivery of genes, ...Read more