title: Overview: methods and applications for droplet compartmentalization of biology.
abstract: Three protocols in this issue highlight applications of emulsification procedures, which deliver high-throughput potential to the molecular biology laboratory, without the need for automation. These procedures have already generated interesting results and spurred the development of exciting new technologies, while requiring only readily available laboratory equipment.
authors.affiliation: RainDance Technologies, Guilford, Connecticut 06437, USA.
authors.forename: John H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Leamon
authors.forename: Darren R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Link
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Egholm
authors.forename: Jonathan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rothberg
mesh_terms: D001695:Biology / Q000379:methods*; D019149:Bioreactors; D004655:Emulsions; D046208:Microchip Analytical Procedures; D012107:Research Design
chemical_list: D004655:Emulsions