Movement and selection of micro-objects in a microfluidic apparatus

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14965721

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A microfluidic apparatus is provided having one or more sequestration pens configured to isolate one or more target micro-objects by changing the orientation of the microfluidic apparatus with respect to a globally active force, such as gravity. Methods of selectively directing the movements of micro-objects in such a microfluidic apparatus using gravitational forces are also provided. The micro-objects can be biological micro-objects, such as cells, or inanimate micro-objects, such as beads.

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BRUKER CELLULAR ANALYSIS INC5858 HORTON STREET SUITE 320 EMERYVILLE CA 94608-2183

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Breinlinger, Keith J San Rafael, US 48 830
Hobbs, Eric D Livemore, US 57 951
Malleo, Daniele El Cerrito, US 38 753
Nevill, J Tanner El Cerrito, US 47 878
White, Mark P San Francisco, US 41 629

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