organ-on-a-chip technologies

Organ-on-a-chip technologies are advanced laboratory devices that replicate the key functions of human organs on a small, microengineered platform. They use tiny channels and chambers lined with living cells to mimic the structure, tissue behavior, and responses of organs like the heart, lung, or liver. These systems allow scientists to study how organs respond to drugs, diseases, or toxins in a controlled environment, reducing the need for animal testing. By providing more accurate models of human physiology, organ-on-a-chip devices enhance medical research, drug development, and personalized medicine.