Spectroscopy News and Research

RSS

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

University of Kaiserslautern uses JPK NanoWizard AFM to study bacterial interaction with microstructured surfaces

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the research into the interaction of bacteria with microstructured surfaces in the Department of Physics at the University of Kaiserslautern in Germany.

From Bruker BioAFM 29 Apr 2016

ATR-FTIR spectroscopy could be effective for detecting ulcerative colitis

A minimally invasive screening for ulcerative colitis, a debilitating gastrointestinal tract disorder, using emerging infrared technology could be a rapid and cost-effective method for detecting disease that eliminates the need for biopsies and intrusive testing of the human body, according to researchers at Georgia State University.

27 Apr 2016

Low levels of vitamin D, methylation in black teens may increase cancer risk

Low levels of vitamin D in black teens correlates with low activity of a major mechanism for controlling gene expression that may increase their risk of cancer and other disease, researchers report.

26 Apr 2016

Researchers find strong possibility of preventing, curing neurological conditions using gut bacteria

Could bacteria in your gut be used to cure or prevent neurological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety or even depression? Two researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) think that's a strong possibility.

26 Apr 2016

Psilocybin administration reduces reaction to social rejection in associated brain areas

Social ties are vital for mental and physical health. However, psychiatric patients in particular frequently encounter social exclusion and rejection. Furthermore, psychiatric patients often react more strongly to social rejection than healthy persons and this can have negative consequences for the development and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

19 Apr 2016

MR may detect earliest Alzheimer's brain changes

Levels of the brain metabolite and neuroinflammation marker myo-inositol are elevated in asymptomatic patients with abnormal Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers, say researchers. As repo ...

18 Apr 2016

Porvair Sciences to launch new microplate for genomics at Analytica 2016

Porvair Sciences has announced that it will launch an exciting new microplate for genomics sample preparation at the forthcoming Analytica 2016 exhibition in Munich, Germany.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 12 Apr 2016

Advances in NMR metabolomics: an interview with Professor Tone F. Bathen

The main objective of our research is to improve and individualize cancer diagnostics and cancer treatment. We try to achieve this through the integrated use of MR technology and the development of data-driven tools to analyze tumors on both a functional and molecular level.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 11 Apr 2016

High–performance, cost-effective NMR solutions for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries

At the 57th Experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Conference (www.enc-conference.org), Bruker is showcasing several innovative drug discovery, drug development and process control solutions for small molecule NMR characterization in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 11 Apr 2016

The Weizmann Institute of Science purchases novel Aeon™ 1GHz NMR system from Bruker

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel today announced major scientific instrument purchases from Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR), including a novel Aeon™ 1GHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) system for expanding frontiers in structural biology and intrinsically disordered protein (IDPs) research. Furthermore, the Weizmann Institute is adding an Aeon 600 MHz NMR, a 263 GHz dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP)-NMR system, and a Biospec® 15 Tesla system for preclinical ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Various NMR and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) instrument upgrades round out this major acquisition, instantly propelling the Weizmann Institute to the frontiers of modern magnetic resonance research infrastructure.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 11 Apr 2016

Cambridge Pharmaceutical Cryo-EM Consortium formed by FEI, five pharmaceutical companies, the Medical Research Council and the University of Cambridge

FEI (NASDAQ: FEIC) has partnered with five pharmaceutical companies: Astex Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Heptares Therapeutics, and UCB; the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC-LMB); and the University of Cambridge’s Nanoscience Centre, to form the “Cambridge Pharmaceutical Cryo-EM Consortium,” which is the first of its kind worldwide.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 4 Apr 2016

Researchers demonstrate novel method for imaging engineered nanoparticles in tissues

As a testament to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s leadership in developing an unparalleled research and development ecosystem in New York State, Sara Brenner, MD, MPH and her colleagues at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Stony Brook University have demonstrated a novel method for the rapid visualization and identification of engineered nanoparticles in tissues.

28 Mar 2016

German scientists analyse LOV proteins using neutron scattering

The internal movements of proteins can be important for their functionality; researchers are discovering more and more examples of this. Now, with the aid of neutron spectroscopy, dynamic processes have also been detected in so-called "LOV photoreceptors" by scientists from Jülich, Aachen, Dusseldorf and Garching near Munich.

24 Mar 2016

Healthy brain metabolism communicates with fluid intelligence in young adults

A healthy brain is critical to a person's cognitive abilities, but measuring brain health can be a complicated endeavor. A new study by University of Illinois researchers reports that healthy brain metabolism corresponds with fluid intelligence - a measure of one's ability to solve unusual or complex problems - in young adults.

23 Mar 2016

ORNL-NIST researchers reveal nondestructive way to observe nanoscale objects and processes

When lots of energy hits an atom, it can knock off electrons, making the atom extremely chemically reactive and initiating further destruction. That's why radiation is so dangerous. It's also why high-resolution imaging techniques that use energetic electron beams and X-rays can alter, even obliterate, the samples they explore. For example, monitoring battery dynamics using electron microscopy can introduce artifacts that interfere with electrochemical processes.

22 Mar 2016

Researchers report fast, accurate technique for monitoring bacterial growth in packaged food

It's important to know how microorganisms -- particularly pathogenic microbes -- grow under various conditions. Certain bacteria can cause food poisoning when eaten and bacterial growth in medical blood supplies, while rare, might necessitate discarding the blood.

17 Mar 2016

Scientists synthesize novel selenohydantoins with anticancer and antioxidant activity

A group of scientists from Moscow universities led by Yan Ivanenkov, the head of Laboratory of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics in MIPT, has succeeded in synthesizing a set of novel selenohydantoins with anticancer and antioxidant activity.

16 Mar 2016

Pittcon 2015: Bruker introduces InsightMR software for on-line NMR analysis of chemical processes

Bruker is launching InsightMR software for on-line NMR analysis of chemical processes at Pittcon 2015. For the first time, a software platform enables the adjustment of experimental parameters based on real time data during the analysis of chemical processes by NMR spectroscopy.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 15 Mar 2016

Bruker expands capabilities of NMR-based Assure-RMS solution with launch of Chemometrics Module

Bruker Corporation introduces the Chemometrics Module, further expanding the capabilities of its proven Assure-RMS solution. Fully automated, quantitative and qualitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis enables material screening in the polymer, pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 15 Mar 2016

Bruker showcases innovative NMR solutions for pharmaceutical industry at ENC 2015

At the 56th Experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Conference, Bruker this week is show-casing several innovative drug discovery, drug development and process control solutions for small molecule NMR characterization in the pharmaceutical industry.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 15 Mar 2016

Spectroscopy News and Research

Further Reading

University of Kaiserslautern uses JPK NanoWizard AFM to study bacterial interaction with microstructured surfaces

ATR-FTIR spectroscopy could be effective for detecting ulcerative colitis

Low levels of vitamin D, methylation in black teens may increase cancer risk

Researchers find strong possibility of preventing, curing neurological conditions using gut bacteria

Psilocybin administration reduces reaction to social rejection in associated brain areas

MR may detect earliest Alzheimer's brain changes

Porvair Sciences to launch new microplate for genomics at Analytica 2016

Advances in NMR metabolomics: an interview with Professor Tone F. Bathen

High–performance, cost-effective NMR solutions for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries

The Weizmann Institute of Science purchases novel Aeon™ 1GHz NMR system from Bruker

Cambridge Pharmaceutical Cryo-EM Consortium formed by FEI, five pharmaceutical companies, the Medical Research Council and the University of Cambridge

Researchers demonstrate novel method for imaging engineered nanoparticles in tissues

German scientists analyse LOV proteins using neutron scattering

Healthy brain metabolism communicates with fluid intelligence in young adults

ORNL-NIST researchers reveal nondestructive way to observe nanoscale objects and processes

Researchers report fast, accurate technique for monitoring bacterial growth in packaged food

Scientists synthesize novel selenohydantoins with anticancer and antioxidant activity

Pittcon 2015: Bruker introduces InsightMR software for on-line NMR analysis of chemical processes

Bruker expands capabilities of NMR-based Assure-RMS solution with launch of Chemometrics Module

Bruker showcases innovative NMR solutions for pharmaceutical industry at ENC 2015

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Latest Life Science News