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New microscopy technique offers affordable way to study cancer cell metabolism

Understanding how tumors change their metabolism to resist treatments is a growing focus in cancer research.

3 Feb 2025

The evolution of lab management: A deep dive into OI view with Oxford Instruments

Discover how OI View delivers real-time insights, revolutionizes lab management, and enhances productivity for Oxford Instruments users.

From Oxford Instruments - Life Sciences 15 Oct 2024

Scientists unveil a 3D photoacoustic scanner that speeds up vascular imaging for real-time clinical use

Researchers have developed a rapid 3D photoacoustic tomography (PAT) scanner for high-resolution vascular imaging, enabling fast and detailed visualization of the microvasculature.

1 Oct 2024

Noninvasive imaging reveals impact of diet on cardiovascular health

The dynamics of blood nutrient and lipid levels after consuming a high-fat meal are crucial indicators of both current and future cardiovascular health. Traditionally, measuring these circulating substances has involved invasive blood draws, which are not feasible for regular health tracking.

26 Sep 2024

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias.

16 Apr 2024

The brain may use a single shared blueprint to guide early development, study suggests

In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School investigated brain development to understand how different areas of the brain become specialized in handling information such as vision, sound, touch and planning.

11 Mar 2024

Bruker Acquires Spectral Instruments Imaging, the Performance Leader in Preclinical In-Vivo Optical Imaging Systems

Acquisition Complements Bruker’s Preclinical Imaging Portfolio with In-Vivo Optical Imaging

From Bruker BioSpin Division 7 Feb 2024

Study provides new insights into aging process of the human mind

A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has demonstrated that communication among memory-coding neurons - nerve cells in the brain responsible for maintaining working memory - is disrupted with aging and that this can begin in middle age.

22 Jan 2024

UC San Diego develops revolutionary neural implant for deep brain recordings

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a neural implant that provides information about activity deep inside the brain while sitting on its surface.

11 Jan 2024

Researchers develop new OCT method to directly image cilia dynamics in living organisms

Researchers have developed a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) approach that can directly image coordination of tiny hair-like structures known as motile cilia in their natural environment.

2 Nov 2023

UTA bioengineer receives NIH grant to develop high-resolution imaging system to quantify cell tracking

The ability to dynamically track the movement of cells is essential for modeling cellular interactions as they form organs such as the heart. But current microscope technology isn't up to the task of capturing those movements.

30 Oct 2023

$16M NIH grant to map brain's wiring diagram

The University of Minnesota Medical School received a $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative to support the groundbreaking project of unraveling the mysteries of the brain's 'wiring diagram.'

26 Sep 2023

Brain circuitry repair offers hope for new Parkinson's disease treatments

Van Andel Institute scientists have identified a series of processes that help the brain adapt to damage caused by breakdowns in circuits that govern movement, cognition and sensory perception.

24 Aug 2023

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

Researchers described the preclinical profile of JT002, a novel and orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome.

24 Aug 2023

Novel approach uses machine learning for quick and easy rheumatic disease diagnosis

Researchers evaluated fluorescence optical imaging as a method to accurately and rapidly diagnose rheumatic diseases of the hands.

24 Aug 2023

Using ultrasound for an effective sonodynamic treatment of orthotopic pancreatic cancer

Ultrasound is a promising technique for treating cancer. Unlike laser light, used in photodynamic cancer therapy, ultrasound waves can reach deep into tissue - up to 12 cm - to treat deep tumors without damaging healthy cells.

14 Jun 2023

New technique effectively identifies residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery

A new technique designed to allow surgeons to identify and remove residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery showed promising results in a multi-center trial led by investigators from the Mass General Cancer Center, a member of Mass General Brigham.

3 May 2023

Optical Imaging News and Research

New microscopy technique offers affordable way to study cancer cell metabolism

The evolution of lab management: A deep dive into OI view with Oxford Instruments

Scientists unveil a 3D photoacoustic scanner that speeds up vascular imaging for real-time clinical use

Noninvasive imaging reveals impact of diet on cardiovascular health

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

The brain may use a single shared blueprint to guide early development, study suggests

Bruker Acquires Spectral Instruments Imaging, the Performance Leader in Preclinical In-Vivo Optical Imaging Systems

Study provides new insights into aging process of the human mind

UC San Diego develops revolutionary neural implant for deep brain recordings

Researchers develop new OCT method to directly image cilia dynamics in living organisms

UTA bioengineer receives NIH grant to develop high-resolution imaging system to quantify cell tracking

$16M NIH grant to map brain's wiring diagram

Brain circuitry repair offers hope for new Parkinson's disease treatments

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

Novel approach uses machine learning for quick and easy rheumatic disease diagnosis

Using ultrasound for an effective sonodynamic treatment of orthotopic pancreatic cancer

New technique effectively identifies residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery

The Power of Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Biological Research

Novel optical imaging approach provides four-dimensional view of cell secretions

New microscopy method illuminates the mechanics of embryo development

Life Science Microscopy eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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