| abstract |
The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for co-location in a small system that is flexible and configurable, as well as multi-layered substrate sampling, rapid analysis, biological sample storage, and delivery performed on biological tissue or material obtained from a living body. Regarding functions. Sampling types may include chemical, biochemical, biological, thermal, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical sampling. In general, analysis performed at a sampling point measures a sample taken and records the value. The biological sample storage function encapsulates a small sample of the specimen and stores it for subsequent inspection or analysis in vivo by the system or remotely by an independent analysis system. When stored, the sample can provide a record of the biological state at the correct sampling time. Delivery at the sampling point may include chemical, biochemical, biological, thermal, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical stimuli. |