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- Researchers from University of Maryland, University of Delaware, and University of Virginia developed a Cervix-on-a-Chip.
- The device includes a functioning immune system and enables observation of microbiomes, immune cells, and pathogens such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
- With nearly one million STIs worldwide each day, technology aims to improve understanding and treatment of STIs.
- The device is practical and accessible, enabling smaller labs to test therapies without needing specialized equipment.
