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Pitt research team explores whether 'active wrinkles' may help improve synthetic graft design

During a coronary bypass procedure, surgeons redirect blood flow using an autologous bypass graft, most often derived from the patient's own veins. However, in certain situations where the patient does not have a suitable vein, surgeons must rely on synthetic vascular grafts which, while life-saving, are more prone to clot formation that eventually obstructs the graft.

28 Nov 2018

Study provides new way to treat multiple sclerosis

Nerve cells stripped of their insulation can no longer carry vital information, leading to the numbness, weakness and vision problems often associated with multiple sclerosis. A new study shows an overlooked source may be able to replace that lost insulation and provide a new way to treat diseases like MS.

27 Nov 2018

Scientists report novel combination transport system in E. coli

A general concept in biology is that cells use two different systems to transport substances across their membrane: selective pores, which allow passive transport driven by a concentration gradient, and active transport complexes, which use energy to transport substances against a gradient.

27 Nov 2018

AXT to introduce LUMICKS’ product lines for dynamic single-molecule analysis to Australia

AXT is pleased to announce that they have recently signed a distribution agreement with LUMICKS (Netherlands) that further strengthens their life science product portfolio.

From SPT Labtech 26 Nov 2018

Using smartphone confocal microscopes to stop cancer

Dongkyun "DK" Kang was in the shower a few years ago when inspiration struck, and he became interested in the idea of imaging human tissue in vivo, or on a living person, using a smartphone attached to a microscope.

20 Nov 2018

Scientists use cryo-EM to capture freeze-frames of molecule’s 'lock-and-load' on DNA

Pushing the limits of cryo-electron microscopy, University of California, Berkeley, scientists have captured freeze-frames of the changing shape of a huge molecule, one of the body's key molecular machines, as it locks onto DNA and loads the machinery for reading the genetic code.

20 Nov 2018

Artificial bone-like substance mimics the way real bone grows at atomic level

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have discovered how our bones grow at an atomic level, showing how an unstructured mass orders itself into a perfectly arranged bone structure.

19 Nov 2018

Group of students aim to improve malaria diagnosis using old smartphones

Over 212 million cases of malaria are reported annually, with the majority of incidences occuring in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, a lack of medical resources means blood sample analysis is often delayed, leading to errors and ultimately high mortality rates.

16 Nov 2018

ZEISS teams up with arivis AG to offer complete 3D imaging solutions

ZEISS has teamed up with arivis AG to offer complete solutions from initial image acquisition to final results.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 15 Nov 2018

ZEISS introduces new software modules with enhanced imaging technology

ZEISS introduces new software modules with enhanced imaging technology. The ZEISS ZEN Connect module enhances research by introducing three new features.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 15 Nov 2018

New technology based on moths and magnets could help treat genetic diseases

A new technology that relies on a moth-infecting virus and nanomagnets could be used to edit defective genes that give rise to diseases like sickle cell, muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis.

14 Nov 2018

Researchers discover how mitochondria deploy a powerful punch against disease-causing bacteria

The constant battle for dominance between disease-causing bacteria and our immune systems has led to the evolution of some crafty warfare tactics on both sides.

12 Nov 2018

Sussex scientists develop a piece of hardware to show how brains function

Scientists at the University of Sussex have developed a piece of hardware to demonstrate how our brains function, as part of a growing range of equipment which uses DIY and 3D printable models to open up access to science education.

9 Nov 2018

MuVi SPIM light-sheet technology released by Bruker for imaging optically cleared samples

At the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Bruker announced the release of the Luxendo MuVi SPIM CS light-sheet fluorescence microscope for imaging optically cleared samples.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 6 Nov 2018

Multiphoton microscope for neurobiology applications introduced by Bruker

At the 2018 Annual SfN meeting, Bruker announced the release of the Ultima 2Pplus next-generation multiphoton, all-optical stimulation and simultaneous imaging platform for neurobiology applications.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 5 Nov 2018

Fluorescent marker helps surgeons to distinguish aggressive cancer cells from other cells

A chemical that highlights tumor cells has been used by surgeons to help spot and safely remove brain cancer in a trial presented at the 2018 NCRI Cancer Conference.

5 Nov 2018

Researchers for first time view serotonin activating its receptor using high-powered microscopes

Serotonin receptors are common drug targets in the treatment of pain, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, and mood disorders yet little is known about their three-dimensional structure.

2 Nov 2018

Game-changing microscope enables UK scientists to understand amyloid structure

Scientists have used cryo-electron microscopes to generate 3D images of amyloid, showing that aggregates form long, twisted fibers.

30 Oct 2018

Neem Biotech granted two funding awards by Welsh Government for work in antimicrobial resistance

Neem Biotech’s work is boosted by two separate funding grants from the Welsh Government and European Regional Development Fund

From Neem Biotech 29 Oct 2018

AXT offers Phi Optics upgrade to QPI systems for inverted light microscopes

AXT has recently been appointed the local distributor for Phi Optics, an innovative developer of Quantitative Phase Imaging solutions for live cell and tissue microscopy.

From AXT Pty Ltd 25 Oct 2018