Lab on a Chip provides a unique forum for the publication of significant and original work related to miniaturisation, at the micro- and nano-scale, of interest to a multidisciplinary readership. The journal seeks to publish work at the interface between physical technological advancements and high impact applications that are of direct interest to a broad audience.The most important factor used to assess manuscripts that are submitted to Lab on a Chip is novelty. Papers should demonstrate novelty in both: (i) the device physics, engineering, and materials; and (ii) applications in biology, chemistry, medicine. Submissions that describe novelty in both device and application are most likely to be published. Outstanding papers featuring novelty in either the device or the application may also be published.All manuscripts should be written such that they are accessible to scientists in all disciplines associated with the following subjects, across both academic and industrial sectors.Novel micro- and nano-technologies and fundamental principlesMicro- and nano-fabrication (including 3D printing, thin films)Micro- and nano-fluidics (in continuous and segmented multiphase flow, droplet microfluidics, new liquids)Micro- and nano-systems (sensor, actuator, reaction)Micro- and nano-separation technologies (molecular and cellular sorting)Micro- and nano-total analysis system (?TAS, nTAS)Digital microfluidicsSample preparationImaging and detectionSignificant biological, chemical, medical, environmental and energy applicationsNucleic acid biotechnology and analysis (DNA and RNA sequencing, genotyping, gene manipulation)Protein analysis (proteomics and metabolomics for targeted and global analysis)Medical diagnostics (for example point of care and molecular)Medical devices and treatments (including implantable and wireless)Drug development (screening and delivery)Cells, tissues, organs on chip and integrated tissue engineering3D cell cultureSingle cell analysisCell and organism motility and interactionsSystems and synthetic biology and medicineEnergy, biofuels, fuel extractionEnvironmental and food monitoring for health and security

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