In Vitro Fertilization System and Components Associated Therewith

A biochip comprising:

• (a) a first layer comprising a plurality of reservoirs;
• (b) a second layer comprising:
• (i) a plurality of channels imprinted in the second layer, wherein the channels are in fluidic communication with the reservoirs;
• (ii) an inner valve and an outer valve configured to control liquid flow within the plurality of channels;
• and
• (iii) a well imprinted in the second layer fluidically connected to the plurality of reservoirs by the plurality of channels,
• wherein the well comprises:
• (I) an open upper end;
• (II) a closed lower end;
• (III) a perimeter body connecting the closed lower end and the open upper end;
• (IV) an inlet;
• and
• (V) an outlet
• wherein:
• the well contains a single cell or a group of cells;
• the size of the inlet in a first dimension is larger than a diameter of the single cell or group of cells;
• the size of the inlet in a second dimension is smaller than the diameter of the single cell or group of cells;
• the size of the outlet in a first dimension is larger than the diameter of the single cell or group of cells;
• and
• the size of the outlet in a second dimension is smaller than the diameter of the single cell or group of cells;
• the well is placed between the inner valve placed before the inlet and the outer valve placed after the outlet;
• and
• (c) a housing encasing the first layer and the second layer.