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New scanning method detects basal cell carcinoma early using AI

Researchers at FAU combine optical diagnosis method with AI-assisted image recognition.

22 Sep 2026

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. launches mIRage®-HSi, delivering more than 30x faster submicron IR imaging

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp., a leader in submicron infrared spectroscopy and chemical imaging, today announced the launch of the mIRage®-HSi, a high-speed laser-scanning Optical Photothermal Infrared (O-PTIR) microscope delivering more than 30 times faster IR imaging while maintaining sub-500 nm spatial resolution.

From Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp 22 Sep 2026

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. launches stRAMos™ — A breakthrough SRS, Stimulated Raman microscope based on photothermal detection

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. today announced the release of stRAMos™, a next-generation Raman microscope based on photothermal detection of Stimulated Raman scattering, or SRS.

From Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp 22 Sep 2026

Submicron IR for pharmaceutical research, development, and quality

The pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries increasingly require rapid, accurate, and high-resolution analytical tools to characterize complex materials, ensure product quality, and accelerate innovation.

From Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp 22 Sep 2026

Cohesin protein protects genetic information during cell division

Cell division, a process fundamental to life, still holds surprises. Researchers from the University of Zurich and the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) have discovered a key mechanism that allows cells to protect genetic information as they divide.

21 Sep 2026

MIT researchers develop noninvasive way to spot aging zombie cells

As we age, some of the cells in our body enter a state of senescence, in which they stop dividing but do not die. Those senescent cells can contribute to age-related disorders such as cancer, tissue degeneration, and inflammatory diseases.

21 Sep 2026

Study reveals how CaMKIIα proteins organize during memory formation

Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, Kyoto University, SOKENDAI, and the National Institute for Physiological Sciences have revealed how CaMKIIα-a key brain protein involved in learning and memory-organizes itself into chain-like structures.

20 Sep 2026

Researchers create virtual cells to accelerate drug discovery efforts

Mitochondria - tiny structures that convert nutrients into energy - are often depicted as discrete kidney bean-shaped objects.

18 Sep 2026

Researchers mine cobra toxins to uncover a membrane-disrupting antimicrobial peptide

Researchers combined toxin sequence mining with machine learning and deep-learning prediction tools to identify and experimentally test 14 antimicrobial peptide candidates derived from cobra cardiotoxins. Most candidates showed limited antibacterial potency, while CTX-p5 displayed moderate membrane-disrupting activity, revealing both the potential and current limitations of computationally guided venom peptide discovery.

17 Sep 2026

ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight accelerates hybrid 3D X-ray imaging

ZEISS today introduced ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight, a hybrid 3D X-ray microscope designed to help researchers and engineers understand samples faster.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 17 Sep 2026

Machine learning improves cancer cell detection through light scattering

Cytological tests are a common method of screening cancer cells from stained cell samples. Using a microscope, pathologists examine cells collected from bodily fluids, looking for tell-tale signs of malignancy like enlarged nuclei or abnormal cell shapes.

16 Sep 2026

New 3D structure reveals how cancer-linked BRD4 protein binds to chromosomes

A new 3D-structure of a cancer-linked protein bound to its cellular partner reveals details of how the protein binds to chromosomes and could offer insights for future disease treatments.

15 Sep 2026

Cannabis-derived nanovesicles showed early antitumor potential in mice

Researchers developed a Cannabis sativa hairy root culture system that produced stable plant-derived nanovesicles capable of promoting dendritic cell maturation and activating T-cell responses through TLR2- and TLR4-associated signaling. Oral administration also restored selected immune responses in immunosuppressed mice and suppressed tumor growth in an E.G7 lymphoma model, providing preliminary evidence for their immunomodulatory and antitumor potential.

15 Sep 2026