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GreatAuntAnesthesia [soylentnews.org] writes:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scientists are using LEGO bricks to create a modular microfluid system [brickfanatics.com] that will work around the world.
When looking for a modular microfluid system, scientists at MIT landed on LEGO bricks. Because of the conformity and consistency of LEGO bricks, they allow systems to be replicated without much room for error.

For those unfamiliar with Microfluidics [wikipedia.org], it's exactly what it says on the tin: Manipulating fluids in very small quantities and with great precision. It's used in everything from medicine to inkjet printers.

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