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New laser-fabricated plasmonic chip accurately identifies and sorts cancer cells

Novel laser-fabricated plasmonic chip combines 185 nm Raman resolution and deep learning to identify and sort cancer cells with 96.2% accuracy.

9 Sep 2026

Physics-guided framework doubles digital pathology resolution for cancer screening

Digital pathology relies on high-resolution imaging for accurate cancer diagnosis, yet high-magnification systems remain slow and costly for large-scale screening.

8 Sep 2026

Advancing intracellular delivery with LumiPore®: A new approach to cell transfection and drug discovery

Discover how LumiPore improves intracellular delivery with gentle, high-efficiency transfection for drug discovery and cell therapy research.

From Trince 8 Sep 2026

New optical imaging reveals metabolic activity of individual immune cells

A routine blood sample contains a diverse collection of immune cells that can reveal important clues about health and disease.

2 Sep 2026

New nondestructive imaging technique tracks immune cell health

When a patient is facing certain cancers or an immune condition, clinicians turn to their white blood cells for clues about the progression of both diseases and their treatments.

1 Sep 2026

New geroscience initiative aims to accelerate anti‑aging therapies

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has launched the Batia and Idan Ofer program for Validation of Interventions Targeting Aging and Longevity (BIO-VITAL), a new initiative designed to help biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies advance therapies that target the biology of aging.

9 Jun 2026

New thermal imaging system detects early melanoma before it is visible

Detecting melanoma before it becomes visible is a major challenge in dermatology. Now, with researchers from Université de Montréal, scientists at Université du Québec's Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) have developed a promising solution.

25 May 2026

AI and polarized light improve early detection of keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that weakens and thins the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. In its early, subclinical stage, the cornea can still appear normal on routine exams.

4 May 2026

Innovative light probes allow real-time visualization of cellular processes

Fluorescent proteins have revolutionized science, enabling researchers to tag and visualize individual molecules in living cells, tissues, and animals.

23 Apr 2026

Optical tissue monitoring predicts dialysis-related fluid instability

For the millions of people living with end‑stage kidney disease, hemodialysis is more than a medical procedure, it is a thrice‑weekly lifeline that keeps the body's chemistry in balance.

7 Feb 2026

Optically invisible culture dishes improve embryo imaging in IVF

Selecting the healthiest embryo is one of the most important steps in in‑vitro fertilization (IVF), yet it remains one of the most uncertain.

4 Feb 2026

AI-powered optical imaging helps surgeons identify thyroid cancer in real time

Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, affecting more people each year as detection rates continue to rise.

6 Jan 2026

Scientists urge careful evaluation before applying AI virtual staining in healthcare workflows

Artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity in recent years, and many proponents are excited about its potential uses in medicine: for example, processing samples quickly or identifying markers of disease that may be missed by the human eye.

18 Nov 2025

Revolutionizing blood diagnostics with real-time QPM technology

Blood tests are among the most common tools in medicine. Scientists are working to make blood cell imaging faster and more intuitive so that doctors can make fast and accurate diagnostic decisions.

24 Oct 2025

New imaging method detects colorectal cancer using tissue autofluorescence

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common and deadly forms of cancer worldwide. A key reason for its high death toll is that it often goes undetected until it reaches an advanced stage.

28 Aug 2025

Skin color may influence phototherapy effectiveness in newborns with jaundice

Jaundice is one of the most common medical issues in newborns, affecting nearly 80 percent of full-term infants in their first days of life.

22 Aug 2025

Powerful optical technique can analyze the biochemical fingerprints of vaginal fluid

Vaginal health is tightly linked to the balance of bacteria in the microbiome, especially certain species of Lactobacillus.

12 Aug 2025

New approach doubles chemotherapy effectiveness by targeting cancer cell memory

In a wholly new approach to cancer treatment, Northwestern University biomedical engineers have doubled the effectiveness of chemotherapy in animal experiments.

22 Jul 2025

Tumor collagen structure may help explain racial disparities in cancer outcomes

In cancer care, accurate tools for predicting whether a tumor will spread (metastasize) can help patients receive the most appropriate treatments.

15 Jun 2025

Flea protein inspires breakthrough in preventing medical implant infections

A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material's potential for preventing medical implant infection.

2 Jun 2025