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Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between radiation (electromagnetic radiation, or light, as well as particle radiation) and matter.

Molecular switch regulates autophagy in plants

Autophagy, or "self-eating", is an essential cellular quality control mechanism that clears the cell of protein aggregates and damaged organelles. This mechanism is inactive under normal conditions and only triggered upon persistent cellular stress.

10 Feb 2023

New method for capturing moments during protein translation

Nascent polypeptide chains or polypeptidyl-tRNAs (pep-tRNAs) occur transiently during protein synthesis. The potential to study these intermediates and better understand their role in processes like gene regulation has been greatly enhanced by the development of a process termed PETEOS—short for peptidyl-tRNA enrichment using organic extraction and silica adsorption.

10 Feb 2023

New insights into the release of microplastics from breastmilk storage bags

Researchers from China analyzed the quantity, size, and composition of microplastics and other particle matter released into breastmilk from disposable breastmilk storage bags.

6 Feb 2023

Research project aims to shed new light on how proteins in viruses bind to molecules

The way in which molecules interact forms the basis of life and treating illness. But what does it look like when a viral protein meets and binds to molecules like those found in medications? A new research project has been awarded DKK 65 million by the European Research Council and will now aim to shed light on this hitherto invisible process.

2 Feb 2023

Microscopic technique enables real-time study of RNA G-quadruplexes in living cells

A new microscopic technique allows for the real-time study of RNA G-quadruplexes in living cells, with implications for the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

2 Feb 2023

Researchers create a new method to improve burn assessment

An important component to a more successful treatment course for burns is correctly assessing them, and current methods are not accurate enough.

1 Feb 2023

Researchers receive $3.3 million NIH grant to study spectroscopic MRI for glioblastoma detection

Collaborative project with Emory University will refine groundbreaking spectroscopic MRI technology to make it easier to use.

25 Jan 2023

Process analytical technologies and monitoring inline R&D biopharma processes with Ramina

Established in 2004, process analytical technology (PAT), a quality assurance program for the pharmaceutical industry developed by the US Food and Drug Administration, enables pharmaceutical manufacturers to control critical process parameters (CPPs).

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Portable and Handheld Raman Spectroscopy 25 Jan 2023

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

In a recent article published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers reviewed the cause and the underlying pathophysiology of allergic diseases.

23 Jan 2023

Are dysregulated metabolism and inflammation contributing factors to the ongoing symptoms in long-term COVID-19 syndrome patients?

Researchers reported that dysregulation in energy metabolism and inflammation could contribute to long-term COVID-19 syndrome.

19 Jan 2023

Overweight people have a different vitamin D metabolism

A new study in JAMA Network Open aimed to determine whether BMI is capable of modifying vitamin D metabolism as well as response to supplementation.

18 Jan 2023

Study on lubrication mechanisms of consumable phase change materials through different stages

Researchers performed in situ tribomicroscopy to explore the lubrication mechanisms of edible PCM (phase change materials) using dark chocolate as an example.

18 Jan 2023

3D neutron tomography reveals water diffusion across the bone material

What keeps bones able to remodel themselves and stay healthy? A team from Charité Berlin has discovered clues to the key function of non-collagen protein compounds and how they help bone cells react to external load.

22 Dec 2022

Scientists suggest vibrational spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance to evaluate drug concentrations

Scientists at Baltic Federal University have suggested evaluating concentration and chemical composition of drugs by means of vibrational spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance instead of conventional complex approaches.

20 Dec 2022

mRNA vaccine methodologies: Production, value and spectrometer use

To be decided by the editor

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 16 Dec 2022

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Vaping can lead to exposure to metals, with lead levels exceeding tolerance limits in most of the analyzed samples.

9 Dec 2022

Novel biosensor enhances performance of home-based continuous glucose monitoring

Home-based continuous glucose monitoring for diabetics up to now has had to trade ease of use, low cost, and portability for a somewhat lower sensitivity-;and thus accuracy-;compared to similar systems in clinics or hospitals.

2 Dec 2022

Moderate alcohol intake may affect lipoprotein metabolism

A recent Nutrients journal study evaluated the impact of 1-2 drinks of alcohol per day on cardiovascular biomarkers in the cross-over intervention, prospective, and assessor-blinded trial called the Metabolic Imprints of Alcoholic Beverages (MetAl).

30 Nov 2022

What is the effect of pregnancy on resting state brain activity?

According to a recent study, pregnant women undergo changes in the grey matter structure of the human brain.

25 Nov 2022

Bruker: Launches portable MOBILE-IR II spectrometer

Bruker Optics announces the launch of the MOBILE-IR II - a portable, battery-powered Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer that delivers the high spectral performance of a laboratory benchtop system.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 16 Nov 2022