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New stem cell method could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has developed a new method of repairing injured bone using stem cells from human bone marrow and a carbon material with photocatalytic properties, which could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries, such as fractures or periodontal disease.

23 Jan 2017

NIDEK introduces YLC-500 Vixi and YLC-500 for stable, reliable laser treatments

NIDEK CO. LTD., a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic, optometric, and lens edging equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of the YLC-500 Vixi Yellow Scan Laser Photocoagulator / YLC-500 Yellow Laser Photocoagulator.

From NIDEK CO., LTD. 16 Jan 2017

New inverted microscope platform for life science research

Today, ZEISS introduces a new inverted microscope platform for life science research. The ZEISS Axio Observer family consists of three stable and modular microscope stands for flexible and efficient imaging. Scientists benefit from reproducible results from their experiments and high quality image data from a whole range of samples in a variety of conditions. ZEISS Axio Observer combines the proven quality of ZEISS optics with new automation features, allowing researchers to perform demanding multimodal imaging of living and fixed specimens.

10 Jan 2017

Scientists develop breakthrough technique that uses light to activate drug stored in red blood cells

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a breakthrough technique that uses light to activate a drug stored in circulating red blood cells so that it is released exactly when and where it is needed.

4 Jan 2017

Light treatment can help increase anthocyanin production in turfgrasses

Anthocyanins, plant pigments known for their health-promoting properties, are in demand for medicinal and industrial uses. Anthocyanins have become sought-after natural products, but the small number of plants that naturally produce anthocyanins has limited their widespread use.

28 Dec 2016

Researchers develop novel membranes whose selectivity can be tuned dynamically with light

Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Uni-versität Hannover developed novel membranes, whose selectivity can be switched dynamically with the help of light.

23 Dec 2016

Breakthrough technique uses sound to see inside live cells

Researchers at The University of Nottingham have developed a break-through technique that uses sound rather than light to see inside live cells, with potential application in stem-cell transplants and cancer diagnosis.

21 Dec 2016

Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West

Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies Company and global technology leader in delivering innovative optical and photonic solutions, will present its new wavelength pairing for the popular iFLEX-Gemini Dual-Wavelength Laser Series with new 488/647nm wavelengths at SPIE Photonics West.

From Excelitas Technologies 20 Dec 2016

New ultrasensitive detection system of in-flow microRNAs uses encoded microgels

Single-stranded, noncoding micro-ribonucleic acids, consisting of 18-23 nucleotides, play a key role in regulating gene expression.

19 Dec 2016

Research network publishes practical guidelines for exterior lighting

Fairy lights, streetlights and advertisement displays: Especially in December we light up the dark season with all sorts of exterior lighting.

17 Dec 2016

Excelitas launches new X-Cite Vitae vIR system for endoscopy and surgical visualization applications

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, adds X-Cite VitaeTM vIR to its popular X-Cite fluorescence illuminator product line. X-Cite Vitae vIR is a customizable, multi-wavelength illumination system designed for high precision medical illumination and diagnostic applications.

From Excelitas Technologies 16 Dec 2016

UNIST study could open up new avenues of research in cancer treatment

The new study, by researchers from UNIST demonstrates a more holistic light-based treatment to nuke cancer cells instead of surgery. The results, reported in the September issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, could open up new avenues of research in cancer treatment.

14 Dec 2016

New approach uses silicon-based photonic probe to deliver light deep within brain tissues

The ability to stimulate neural circuits with very high precision light to control cells -- optogenetics -- is key to exciting advances in the study and mapping of the living brain.

8 Dec 2016

New microscopy technique grabs images faster than typical lab cameras

A new Rice University technique grabs images of chemical processes that happen faster than most laboratory cameras are able to capture them.

17 Nov 2016

Photoimmunotherapy may be promising treatment option to combat cancer

When Kerstin Stenson, MD, describes the innovative technique she is helping develop to fight cancer, it seems like she's describing a Tom Clancy military espionage novel.

15 Nov 2016

Chopstick lasers may help illuminate cellular structures in deep tissues

A new imaging technique developed by scientists at MIT, Harvard University, and Massachusetts General Hospital aims to illuminate cellular structures in deep tissue and other dense and opaque materials.

7 Nov 2016

$Imaging beyond the diffraction limit with the HyVolution 2 and the Leica TCS SP8 STED ONE$

Wavelength News and Research

New stem cell method could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries

NIDEK introduces YLC-500 Vixi and YLC-500 for stable, reliable laser treatments

New inverted microscope platform for life science research

Scientists develop breakthrough technique that uses light to activate drug stored in red blood cells

Light treatment can help increase anthocyanin production in turfgrasses

Researchers develop novel membranes whose selectivity can be tuned dynamically with light

Breakthrough technique uses sound to see inside live cells

Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West

New ultrasensitive detection system of in-flow microRNAs uses encoded microgels

Research network publishes practical guidelines for exterior lighting

Excelitas launches new X-Cite Vitae vIR system for endoscopy and surgical visualization applications

UNIST study could open up new avenues of research in cancer treatment

New approach uses silicon-based photonic probe to deliver light deep within brain tissues

New microscopy technique grabs images faster than typical lab cameras

Photoimmunotherapy may be promising treatment option to combat cancer

Chopstick lasers may help illuminate cellular structures in deep tissues

Imaging beyond the diffraction limit with the HyVolution 2 and the Leica TCS SP8 STED ONE

New, low-cost device measures early stages of infant malnutrition

Bibby Scientific to display latest technologies at Lab Innovations 2016

Researchers suggest benefits of using lasers in oral debridement to prevent dental problems

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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