Microfluidics is a multidisciplinary field that involves the manipulation of small volumes of fluids, typically in the range of microliters to picoliters, through channels with dimensions of tens to hundreds of micrometers. It integrates principles from chemistry, physics, engineering, and biotechnology to achieve precise fluid control. The technology has been transformative in various scientific disciplines, particularly in epidemiology, where it has enabled rapid and accurate detection of pathogens, monitoring of disease outbreaks, and development of point-of-care diagnostic tools.
