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

Study finds reduced cortical choline levels in people with anxiety disorders

People with anxiety disorders have lower levels of choline in their brains, according to research from UC Davis Health.

10 Nov 2025

Breakthrough could offer a new therapeutic option for stopping diabetes-induced complications

Researchers from the University at Albany and NYU Grossman School of Medicine have found a way to block a key cellular pathway known to drive chronic inflammation and impaired wound healing in people with diabetes.

30 Oct 2025

Low-cost biosensor identifies altered protein levels associated with psychiatric disorders

Brazilian researchers have developed a low-cost, portable biosensor that can quickly identify a protein whose altered levels are associated with psychiatric disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

30 Oct 2025

Purdue researchers develop 30-second vaccine quality tool

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the need to rapidly develop, produce and distribute large quantities of new vaccines. A team of researchers at Purdue University and Merck & Co. Inc., known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. outside of the U.S. and Canada, has now introduced a new analytical tool that could help pharmaceutical companies boost vaccine production with rapid monitoring and analysis.

29 Oct 2025

Scientists uncover the gut’s hidden hydrogen engine and how it falters in Crohn’s disease

Study reveals that group B [FeFe]-hydrogenase is the primary enzyme driving fermentative hydrogen production in the healthy human gut, mainly through Bacteroides species. These genes are significantly depleted in Crohn’s disease, indicating a metabolic shift and altered hydrogen cycling dominated by respiratory bacteria

27 Oct 2025

A new way to monitor chemotherapy drug behavior inside cells

Scientists have made incredible progress in developing cancer therapies that help patients across cancer types.

22 Oct 2025

Noninvasive optical system measures blood flow with precision

Measuring how well blood flows to the brain is crucial for understanding a wide range of neurological issues, from strokes to migraines to traumatic brain injuries. Obtaining such measurements noninvasively, however, remains a challenge. The scalp and skull not only obstruct viewing the brain directly but also have their own blood supply, further complicating cerebral blood flow measurements.

22 Oct 2025

New noninvasive device measures brain blood flow using laser speckle technology

Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia.

21 Oct 2025

Laboratory innovations and expert knowledge at analytica 2026

analytica 2026 will highlight advancements in digital, automated, and sustainable laboratories, featuring 720 exhibitors and a comprehensive conference program.

From Messe München GmbH 21 Oct 2025

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Discover how Thermo Fisher’s handheld Raman and lab FTIR tools are transforming controlled substance testing with safer, faster, and more reliable results.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 14 Oct 2025

Portable SERS test detects harmful bacteria in beef within minutes

A breakthrough method combines silver nanoparticles and Raman spectroscopy for quick detection of foodborne pathogens in beef, improving safety standards.

10 Oct 2025

Why protein powders can secretly cause doping bans

Adulterated protein supplements can lead to unintentional doping. This review outlines detection strategies and protective measures for athletes and clinicians.

9 Oct 2025

Common food additives may trigger childhood asthma

Researchers utilize metabolomics to investigate the mechanisms underlying the association between food additives and childhood asthma.

6 Oct 2025

New NMR technique reveals atomic-scale motion in catalytic enzyme function

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new structure determination method using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy which shows how different parts of complex molecular machinery like enzymes move while they help catalyze reactions.

6 Oct 2025