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Researchers succeed in accelerating process of creating 3D images

Lensless microscopy with X-rays, or coherent diffractive imaging, is a promising approach. It allows researchers to analyze complex three-dimensional structures, which frequently exist in nature, from a dynamic perspective.

17 Apr 2019

New technique uses UV and red light to decontaminate organs before transplantation

A new technique for the decontamination of organs before transplantation using ultraviolet and red light irradiation has been developed by Brazilian and Canadian researchers and is described in an article published in the journal Nature Communications.

12 Apr 2019

High levels of blood lipids may worsen multiple sclerosis symptoms in obese patients

A newly published paper in the Lancet journal EBioMedicine identifies a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis patients who are overweight or obese.

12 Apr 2019

Pittcon 2019 in Philadelphia proves successful

Pittcon 2019, the 70th annual conference and exposition for analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy, saw an increase in attendance over last year’s Orlando event.

From Pittcon 11 Apr 2019

Stimulating parvalbumin-containing cells causes surprising changes in blood volume, flow

Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia are some of the most common brain disorders and have been associated with problems in cells that contain a type of protein, called parvalbumin.

10 Apr 2019

New mid-infrared light source could help detect pollution

Researchers at EPFL have come up with a new middle infrared light source that can detect greenhouse and other gases, as well as molecules in a person's breath.

5 Apr 2019

New class of molecules could someday become basis for Zika-specific therapeutic

The Zika virus is widely known for causing microcephaly and other brain defects in the fetuses of pregnant, infected women.

4 Apr 2019

Study reveals a revolutionary way to treat eye injuries, prevent blindness

New research led by scientists at Newcastle University, UK reveals a potential revolutionary way to treat eye injuries and prevent blindness - by softening the tissue hosting the stem cells which then helps repair wounds, inside the body.

3 Apr 2019

Photonics-based tiny device could one day play key role in personalized medicine

In the not-too-distant future, each of us may have a simple device - small enough for our nightstand or our pocket - that keeps us apprised of our level of health, identifies even trace amounts of undesirable biomarkers in our blood or saliva and serves as an early-warning system for diseases.

3 Apr 2019

New project to develop prototype diagnostic tool for early detection of Lyme disease

Unitive Design & Analysis are the sole UK contributors to a three year translational project to develop a prototype Point of Care Diagnostic tool to address the growing problem of Lyme disease.

2 Apr 2019

Nine top companies win 2019 Pittcon Today Excellence Awards for innovative products

Pittcon, the world’s leading conference and exposition for laboratory science, is pleased to announce the selection of nine finalists in the annual Pittcon Today Excellence Awards conducted by CE Communications, the official publishers of Pittcon Today and the Pittcon Buzz.

From Pittcon 27 Mar 2019

Researchers develop new tool for imaging large groups of neurons in living animals

Researchers have developed a microscope specifically for imaging large groups of interacting cells in their natural environments.

22 Mar 2019

Researchers announce advances in use of 3D models for assessing coronary artery disease

In an article published in SPIE's Journal of Medical Imaging, researchers announce critical advances in the use of 3D-printed coronary phantoms with diagnostic software, further developing a non-invasive diagnostic method for Coronary Artery Disease risk assessment.

14 Mar 2019

Photonics News and Research

Researchers succeed in accelerating process of creating 3D images

New technique uses UV and red light to decontaminate organs before transplantation

High levels of blood lipids may worsen multiple sclerosis symptoms in obese patients

Pittcon 2019 in Philadelphia proves successful

Stimulating parvalbumin-containing cells causes surprising changes in blood volume, flow

New mid-infrared light source could help detect pollution

New class of molecules could someday become basis for Zika-specific therapeutic

Study reveals a revolutionary way to treat eye injuries, prevent blindness

Photonics-based tiny device could one day play key role in personalized medicine

New project to develop prototype diagnostic tool for early detection of Lyme disease

Nine top companies win 2019 Pittcon Today Excellence Awards for innovative products

Researchers develop new tool for imaging large groups of neurons in living animals

Researchers announce advances in use of 3D models for assessing coronary artery disease

Laser-based technique allows doctors to image the whole eye in 3D

Research reveals how metabolites can be used to inhibit epigenetic mechanisms and treat MS

European researchers develop biophotonic system to detect antibiotic allergies

New design guidance could advance development of disease-sensing nanomaterials

Using light-based method for production of pharmaceutical molecules

Imec and CARDIS project partners develop new prototype medical device for early detection of cardiovascular diseases

New method for automation of DNA origami

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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