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

The vaginal microbiome may relate to more than reproductive health

Researchers analyzed vaginal microbiota, metabolites, and psychological questionnaire scores in 105 young Italian women and found associations between microbial community types and reward responsiveness, motivational drive, and behavioral inhibition. Exploratory models identified statistical links involving vaginal GABA and valine, but the cross-sectional study could not establish whether microbiome changes influence psychological functioning or the reverse.

26 Oct 2026

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Microplastics can change how bacteria form biofilms and develop antibiotic resistance. Maria Jazmin Silvero Compagnucci explains.

From Pittcon 22 Oct 2026

Maximizing bioprocess efficiency through real-time cell density monitoring

Discover how real-time cell density monitoring boosts yield, lowers media costs, and improves viability in bioprocessing.

From Hamilton AG 21 Oct 2026

Novel "Raman genome" concept enables rapid tracking of viruses

A research team led by Distinguished Professor Giuseppe Pezzotti at the Biomedical Engineering Center, Kansai Medical University, has demonstrated that differences in the molecular structures of viral RNA can be captured as "Raman barcodes," enabling the identification of 20 SARS-CoV-2 variants and subvariants.

20 Oct 2026

KAIST study discovers how the brain processes movement based on level of depressive symptoms

Can changing your posture change your mood? Previous studies have suggested that body posture and movement can influence emotions. KAIST researchers have extended this line of research by showing that, when people perform the same "depressed" body movements, their brain responses differ depending on the level of their depressive symptoms.

19 Oct 2026

Neurotechnology offers hope for better anxiety and depression treatments

Technology can contribute to better treatment for people struggling with anxiety and depression, according to researcher Sandra Klonteig.

16 Oct 2026

Scientists discover water-triggered reactions that may explain microplastic harm

Researchers found that six common types of microplastics spontaneously generate reactive oxygen species at their interfaces with water, with more hydrophobic plastics showing greater chemical activity. Laboratory experiments also linked these surface properties to biomolecular adsorption, protein aggregation, and mouse red blood cell damage, although the implications for human health remain uncertain.

15 Oct 2026

Year-long trial finds NAD-boosting supplement fails to improve early Parkinson's symptoms

In a phase 3 randomized clinical trial involving 410 people with early Parkinson disease, 52 weeks of nicotinamide riboside supplementation increased blood NAD levels but failed to improve clinical outcomes compared with placebo. Participants receiving the supplement had modestly worse overall disease scores, although the difference was below the threshold generally considered clinically meaningful.

12 Oct 2026

Real time molecular movie unlocks secrets of penicillin biosynthesis

Researchers from the University of Oxford and international collaborators have revealed previously unseen rapid chemical stages in the formation of β-lactam antibiotics like penicillin, offering insights that can support future antibiotic development.

9 Oct 2026

FAU study uses Raman spectroscopy and AI to detect skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and among the most common worldwide. Nearly 1.5 million new cases were diagnosed globally in 2024, including nearly 340,000 melanomas.

1 Oct 2026

Salt-purified seaweed compound suppresses inflammatory and allergic reactions

Food allergies affect an estimated 3%–4% of the global population, yet no definitive cure is currently available.

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

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

McMaster researchers discover molecular switch causing dangerous blood clots

A cross-campus team of McMaster University researchers has identified why some patients develop dangerous blood clots after exposure to a common blood thinner – and a potential way to prevent it.

11 Sep 2026

Ten minutes of slow running boosts brain function and mood

A growing body of evidence shows that exercise improves mood and cognitive function. However, much of this evidence comes from cycling, which allows researchers to precisely control exercise intensity in the laboratory.

9 Sep 2026

Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?

Scorpion venom peptides show promising anti-inflammatory, antiviral, analgesic, and immunomodulatory effects, with experimental evidence suggesting that some candidates could target pathways involved in chronic liver disease and viral hepatitis. The review highlights Kv1.3-blocking peptides and antiviral compounds as potential therapeutic leads, while emphasizing that limited hepatic efficacy data, poor pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and manufacturing challenges must be overcome before clinical translation.

8 Sep 2026

Submicron IR map of the human cell: Label free cellular imaging with O-PTIR, FTIR and Raman

What if you could map the chemistry inside a human cell - without fluorescent labels or stains?

From Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp 4 Sep 2026

Study links human gut bacteria to levels of key chemicals in the brain

The neuroactive potential of bacteria living in the human gut is associated with levels of key chemicals in the brain, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Roehampton.

1 Sep 2026

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Further Reading

The vaginal microbiome may relate to more than reproductive health

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Maximizing bioprocess efficiency through real-time cell density monitoring

Novel "Raman genome" concept enables rapid tracking of viruses

KAIST study discovers how the brain processes movement based on level of depressive symptoms

Neurotechnology offers hope for better anxiety and depression treatments

Scientists discover water-triggered reactions that may explain microplastic harm

Year-long trial finds NAD-boosting supplement fails to improve early Parkinson's symptoms

Real time molecular movie unlocks secrets of penicillin biosynthesis

FAU study uses Raman spectroscopy and AI to detect skin cancer

Salt-purified seaweed compound suppresses inflammatory and allergic reactions

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

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

Submicron IR for pharmaceutical research, development, and quality

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

McMaster researchers discover molecular switch causing dangerous blood clots

Ten minutes of slow running boosts brain function and mood

Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?

Submicron IR map of the human cell: Label free cellular imaging with O-PTIR, FTIR and Raman

Study links human gut bacteria to levels of key chemicals in the brain

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