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

Australian rainforest remedies: Scientists explore bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents

Research discusses the process of discovering anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drugs from medicinal plants found in the Australian rainforest. It focuses on the pathways from the discovery of bioactive plants to the validation in an appropriate neuro-inflammatory mouse model, using some examples from their current research.

9 Jul 2023

UH and CWRU research teams win Collaborative Science Pilot Awards

Three University Hospitals (UH) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine research teams recently received Collaborative Science Pilot Awards. The teams each received $50,000, funded by both institutions.

28 Jun 2023

EPFL researchers achieve near-perfect control of individual molecules for improving sensing precision

Aleksandra Radenovic, head of the Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology in the School of Engineering, has worked for years to improve nanopore technology, which involves passing a molecule like DNA through a tiny pore in a membrane to measure an ionic current.

19 Jun 2023

Common weight-loss surgery for obese adolescents and young adults reduces bone strength

A common weight-loss surgery for obese adolescents and young adults is found to have harmful effects on bones, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

13 Jun 2023

Endophytic fungi Penicillium verhagenii: an exploration of its anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and larvicidal activity

Researchers explored the use of endophytic fungi to fabricate selenium nanoparticles.

6 Jun 2023

Researchers characterize a unique molecular mechanism of early stages of programmed cell death

Researchers have for the first time characterized a unique molecular mechanism of the early stages of programmed cell death or apoptosis, a process which plays a crucial role in prevention of cancer.

2 Jun 2023

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to this year's recipient of the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award, Neil Kelleher, about his work in top-down proteinomics.

From Pittcon 26 May 2023

Biosensor Versatility; From Analytical Chemistry to Diagnostics

At Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to this year's recipient of the Ralph N. Adams Award in Analytical Chemistry, Professor Joseph Wang to discuss the versatility of biosensor technologies.

From Pittcon 18 May 2023

NIR spectroscopy offers fast, easy, inexpensive way to detect food allergens

Food allergies pose a significant health risk, resulting in numerous hospitalizations every year, as even trace amounts of allergens can trigger severe reactions.

18 May 2023

New insight into mechanisms underlying hippocampal atrophy in individuals at risk for psychosis

Dysregulation of the dopamine neurotransmitter system has long been associated with schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis, but recently researchers have begun to examine the glutamate and GABA systems as well.

12 May 2023

Consuming ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers determined the contribution of ultra-processed food intake to the risk of developing NAFLD.

12 May 2023

New AI-powered, laser-based breathalyzer can detect COVID-19 in real-time

With each breath, humans exhale more than 1,000 distinct molecules, producing a unique chemical fingerprint or "breathprint" rich with clues about what's going on inside the body.

10 May 2023

Researchers report positive results from Phase 2 clinical trial of investigational treatment against long COVID fatigue

Researchers from the University of Oxford have reported findings from a Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the efficacy of an investigational treatment against long COVID fatigue.

3 May 2023

Unraveling Nature's Complexity with Molecular Imaging

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Ron Heeran, a speaker at the 2023 James L. Waters Symposium.

From Pittcon 1 May 2023

Calming sounds from nature can help alleviate stres in individuals with gambling addiction

Gambling addiction, also called "pathological gambling" and "gambling disorder (GD)," is known to have severe economic, social, mental, and physical consequences on those affected. One of the major factors contributing to the development and relapse of this disorder is stress.

27 Apr 2023

Developing Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Medical Applications

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Dr. Chad Merkin, Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology, about his work developing next-generation nanomaterials for medical applications.

From Pittcon 27 Apr 2023

Bee venom nanoparticles: Buzzworthy breakthrough in battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Study aimed to test the antibacterial and cytotoxic effects of bee venom-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (BV-loaded CS-NPs) against Staphylococcus aureus. The results showed that BV-loaded CS-NPs had enhanced antibacterial activity and minimal cytotoxicity, making it a promising antibiotic alternative.

24 Apr 2023

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