biochip
Molecular diagnostic device
A biochip is a microchip designed to interact with biological systems or process biological data.
Some biochips analyze DNA or proteins for medical diagnostics.
Others are implanted in living tissue—pet microchips for identification, or experimental devices that interface with the nervous system.
The term also appears in science fiction for chips that enhance human capabilities.
Hereditary code molecule
- microarrayGene expression detection tool
- sequencingDetermining element order
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
- hybridizationMixing distinct genetic lines
CRISPR · genotyping · PCR · probe · fluorescent · high-throughput · splicing · mutation
Device placed inside tissue
- cyborgOrganic-mechanical hybrid entity
- augmentationAct of adding more
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
bionics · enhancement · subdermal · integration · RFID · cyberpunk · human-machine · cognitive
Capable of bodily insertion
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- biomarkerMeasurable biological health signal
- detectionAct of finding something
- pacemakerDevice regulating heartbeat
drug-delivery · tissue · patient · healthcare · clinical · therapeutic · monitoring · wearable
Partial electrical conductor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- microfabricationManufacturing miniature structures precisely
- lithographyGrease-based flat plate printing
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
MEMS · substrate · electrode · photolithography · etching · deposition · miniaturization · cleanroom
Compositional evaluation procedure
- sampleSubset for study
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- detectionAct of finding something
- quantificationExpressing something numerically
precision · sensitivity · validation · reagent · calibration · reproducibility · throughput · multiplexing
Computational analysis of genetic data
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- processingSystematic operation on data
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
database · analysis · visualization · storage · output · computational · annotation · integration
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- microarrayGene expression detection tool
- sequencingDetermining element order
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
hybridization · CRISPR · genotyping · PCR · probe · fluorescent · high-throughput · splicing · mutation · biomarker
implant
Device placed inside tissue
- cyborgOrganic-mechanical hybrid entity
- augmentationAct of adding more
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
transhumanism · bionics · enhancement · subdermal · integration · RFID · cyberpunk · human-machine · cognitive · sensory
implantable
Capable of bodily insertion
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- biomarkerMeasurable biological health signal
- detectionAct of finding something
pacemaker · drug-delivery · tissue · patient · healthcare · clinical · therapeutic · monitoring · wearable · point-of-care
semiconductor
Partial electrical conductor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- microfabricationManufacturing miniature structures precisely
- lithographyGrease-based flat plate printing
nanotechnology · MEMS · substrate · electrode · photolithography · etching · deposition · miniaturization · cleanroom · wafer
assay
Compositional evaluation procedure
quantification · precision · sensitivity · validation · reagent · calibration · reproducibility · throughput · multiplexing · standardization
bioinformatics
Computational analysis of genetic data
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- processingSystematic operation on data
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
software · database · analysis · visualization · storage · output · computational · annotation · integration · normalization
- BiotechDNA, bioengineering, genetic testing, gene, DNA sequencing
- medical devicespacemaker, defibrillator, AED, ventilator, CT scanner
- Biosensorsglucose monitor, test strip, microarray, working electrode, microelectrode
- MicrodevicesMEMS, microsensor, micromachine, microprocessor, microcircuit
- microfluidicsmicrochannel, microchannels, micropump, laminar flow, PDMS
- Nanotechnanoparticle, nanotube, nanowire, nanostructure, nanomaterial
- biochemical reactionsChemical changes in organisms
- biochemical pathwaysSequential cellular chemical reactions