We are excited to also use our pocket PCR open hardware instrument for the droplet PCR planned in this project. https://experiment.com/projects/developing-a-low-cost-high-sensitivity-solution-for-phage-viral-load-detection 

Phages are hard-to-detect bacteria viruses, crucial for understanding microbial ecosystems. We aim to characterise phage presence and abundance by developing a portable, low-cost, open-source instrument for microfluidic droplet ddPCR based on a UC2 light sheet microscope. This tool will democratise access to phage quantification, advancing research in diagnostics, ecology, and phage therapy, transforming our understanding of viral infections.