A tissue sample processing system and associated methods is disclosed and described. The tissue sample processing system (100) can include a microfluidic separating system (110). The microfluidic separating system (110) can include a fluid channel to receive a carrier fluid (104) and a tissue sample (102), and a plurality of outlets. Flow of the carrier fluid (104) and the tissue sample (102) in the fluid channel can facilitate segregation of materials in the tissue sample (102) based on size into a plurality of size fractions, such that each one of the plurality of outlets receives a different size fraction of the materials in the tissue sample. In addition, the sample processing system (100) can comprise a cryopreservation system (120) associated with at least one of the plurality of outlets to freeze the material in the tissue sample (102) associated with the at least one of the plurality of outlets.

A tissue sample processing system and associated methods is disclosed and described. The tissue sample processing system (100) can include a microfluidic separating system (110). The microfluidic separating system (110) can include a fluid channel to receive a carrier fluid (104) and a tissue sample (102), and a plurality of outlets. Flow of the carrier fluid (104) and the tissue sample (102) in the fluid channel can facilitate segregation of materials in the tissue sample (102) based on size into a plurality of size fractions, such that each one of the plurality of outlets receives a different size fraction of the materials in the tissue sample. In addition, the sample processing system (100) can comprise a cryopreservation system (120) associated with at least one of the plurality of outlets to freeze the material in the tissue sample (102) associated with the at least one of the plurality of outlets.

Methods and systems are for improvements to in-vitro fertilization using morpho-kinetic signatures. These improvements are achieved by analyzing a series of images of a developing embryo (e.g., time-lapse images) as opposed to a single static image. For example, due to the difficulty in identifying clear distinctions between morphological states based on static images, as well as the unpredictability of morpho-kinetic development of an embryo, the system analyzes the development of an embryo as a whole over a given time frame (e.g., fertilization to blastulation), which provides a better prediction of the viability of a given embryo. The analysis may take the form of a morpho-kinetic signature, which itself may be used to determine an optimal time to transfer and/or implant an embryo into a patient.

The present invention relates to an operating liquid for Piezo-mediated microinjection. In particular, the present invention relates to use of purified perfluoron-octane or a composition comprising purified perfluoro-n-octane as operating liquid for Piezo-mediated intracytoplasmic sperm injection (Piezo-ICSI). The present invention further relates to methods of fertilising an oocyte in vitro by Piezo-ICSI using purified perfluoro-n-octane or a composition comprising purified perfluoro-noctane as operating liquid and methods of assisted reproduction using methods of the invention.

An automated controlled device for livestock management and methods of use thereof. The device includes a housing configured to be inserted into a body cavity. One or more reservoirs are configured to be located within the housing and to store a fluid. One or more pumps are coupled to the one or more reservoirs. The one or more pumps are configured to deliver fluid stored in the one or more reservoirs to an area external to the housing during use. A microcontroller is coupled to the one or more pumps. The microcontroller is configured to operate the one or more pumps to deliver a predetermined volume of the fluid stored in the one or more reservoirs to the area external to the housing at a scheduled time

A wireless terminal includes a pressure sensor, a wireless circuit, and a case accommodating the pressure sensor and the wireless circuit in a waterproof manner, and is left inside a stomach of a livestock animal to measure pressure inside the stomach and wirelessly transmit acquired pressure data. The case includes a cylindrical case body and a lid member closing an opening of the case body. The lid member has a measurement hole extending between inside and outside of the lid member and a protection wall part located outside of the case body. The measurement hole has a pressure-receiving pressure measurement part inside for measurement of the pressure and is closed. The measurement hole includes a first linear part and a second linear part intersecting in T shape with the first linear part, and has distal ends open to an outer face of the protection wall part.

The invention relates to a system for monitoring the reproductive activity of animals where a male mounts a female in order to mate, this system can determine the following information each time a male mounts a female, namely: whether or not the male has ejaculated, the date and time of ejaculation, and the identification of the female mounted. The system comprises an electronic sensor device placed on male animals, a radio-frequency identification tag placed on female animals, a system for preventing multiple or erroneous readings, and an electronic hand-held device for collecting information and configuring devices. The invention also includes a communication system and a central system that manages and concentrates all of the information, allowing the user to access said information in an organised, centralized and systematic manner.

A protected follicular aspiration device containing a tube that protects the guide line providing enhanced sealing of the system, said device also having a sealing bung arrangement that forms a foam-retaining chamber preventing foam from entering the vacuum pump and a conical coupling between the guide line with the needle cannula and the sealing bung. The follicular aspiration device is intended for collecting follicles during an in vitro fertilization process, showing improvements in protecting and minimizing exposure of the collected material.

A protected follicular aspiration device containing a tube that protects the guide line providing enhanced sealing of the system, said device also having a sealing bung arrangement that forms a foam-retaining chamber preventing foam from entering the vacuum pump and a conical coupling between the guide line with the needle cannula and the sealing bung. The follicular aspiration device is intended for collecting follicles during an in vitro fertilization process, showing improvements in protecting and minimizing exposure of the collected material.

Provided herein are egg hatching incubators having a reduced operational noise. In particular, provided are egg hatching incubators configured for affecting or promoting the sex of egg embryos using soundwaves at specific frequencies, wherein the operational noise of the incubator does not interfere with the transmitted soundwaves. Further provided are systems including the incubators and methods of using the same.