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OGT introduces three new Cytocell Aquarius FISH probes

Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company,has expanded its range of Cytocell Aquarius®fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probes for pathology.

16 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

Researchers use CVD method to produce biodegradable polymer coatings for implants

Medical implants often carry surface substrates that release ac-tive substances or to which biomolecules or cells can adhere better.

15 Dec 2016

High flexibility and throughput for live cell imaging with the new Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7

ZEISS introduces a new system for automated microscopy in life sciences research. ZEISS Celldiscoverer 7 combines the user-friendly automation features of a boxed microscope with the image quality and flexibility of a classic inverted research microscope. Scientists acquire better data in shorter times with 2D or 3D cell cultures, tissue sections or small model organisms.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 12 Dec 2016

Fully automated live cell imaging and analysis from BioTek’s BioSpa

BioTek’s BioSpa Live Cell Imaging System fully automates live cell imaging workflows for robust, real-time results without the need for manual intervention.

12 Dec 2016

Japanese scientists capture live distribution of melanin inside the skin

With a little help from chickens and video cameras, scientists have captured live the moment when skin gets darker.

8 Dec 2016

Scientists uncover new class of compounds that could help target cancer cells

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered a new class of compounds - glyconaphthalimides - that can be used to target cancer cells with greater specificity than current options allow.

7 Dec 2016

Selecting the correct microscope camera in digital pathology

An interview with Ian Holland, discussing the differences in microscope cameras and how to determine which one is most suitable for specific pathology applications.

From FLIR Systems 7 Dec 2016

Researchers introduce first CVD method for producing degradable polymers

Polymerization by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a simple method for modifying surfaces by which topologically challenging substrates can be evenly coated with polymers.

2 Dec 2016

Novel imaging technique shows promise to detect, monitor and guide therapy for prostate cancer

An international group of researchers report success in mice of a method of using positron emission tomography scans to track, in real time, an antibody targeting a hormone receptor pathway specifically involved in prostate cancer.

1 Dec 2016

New optical fiber probe could help differentiate between healthy and cancerous tissue during surgery

An optical fiber probe can distinguish cancer tissue and normal tissue at the margins of a tumor being excised, in real time, by detecting the difference in pH between the two types of tissue.

30 Nov 2016

Tiny, glowing crystals could be powerful new tool to detect and clean contaminated water sources

Tiny, glowing crystals designed to detect and capture heavy-metal toxins such as lead and mercury could prove to be a powerful new tool in locating and cleaning up contaminated water sources.

29 Nov 2016

Transcription factor Nanog plays key role in reproduction of embryonic stem cells

The transcription factor Nanog plays a crucial role in the self-renewal of embryonic stem cells.

25 Nov 2016

Biologists create bright red fluorescent protein to track essential cellular processes

After years of trying, biologists have succeeded in creating an extremely bright red fluorescent protein in the lab.

23 Nov 2016

MEMOIR can help read history and ‘family trees’ of cells

Researchers have developed a new method for reading the history and "family trees" of cells.

22 Nov 2016

HC-based NGS helps detect genomic alterations not identified in routine lung cancer screening

The use of hybrid capture-based (HC-based) next-generation sequencing (NGS) to identify targetable oncogenic drivers in patients with lung adenocarcinoma results in the detection of genomic alterations (GAs) not identified in routine screening, and impacts treatment decisions and clinical outcomes.

17 Nov 2016

Fluorescence News and Research

OGT introduces three new Cytocell Aquarius FISH probes

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

Researchers use CVD method to produce biodegradable polymer coatings for implants

High flexibility and throughput for live cell imaging with the new Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7

Fully automated live cell imaging and analysis from BioTek’s BioSpa

Japanese scientists capture live distribution of melanin inside the skin

Scientists uncover new class of compounds that could help target cancer cells

Selecting the correct microscope camera in digital pathology

Researchers introduce first CVD method for producing degradable polymers

Novel imaging technique shows promise to detect, monitor and guide therapy for prostate cancer

New optical fiber probe could help differentiate between healthy and cancerous tissue during surgery

Tiny, glowing crystals could be powerful new tool to detect and clean contaminated water sources

Transcription factor Nanog plays key role in reproduction of embryonic stem cells

Biologists create bright red fluorescent protein to track essential cellular processes

MEMOIR can help read history and ‘family trees’ of cells

HC-based NGS helps detect genomic alterations not identified in routine lung cancer screening

Real-time and fluorescence imaging with the Olympus DP74 color microscope camera

Experimental cancer imaging tool shows promise in illuminating brain tumors during surgery

Researchers identify new biomarker in spinal fluid and blood serum of patients with neurological disorder

Researchers identify mechanism of how circadian clocks in neurons encode daily rhythms of excitability

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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