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Novel Way of Collecting Highly Detailed Information About Organic Tissues

An innovative technology created by USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience researchers proposes a new way of acquiring and arranging highly comprehensive information about organic tissues in record time.

5 Apr 2023

Surface Structure Impacts Quorum Signaling of Bacteria Across Biofilms

Similar to how cells within human tissues communicate and function together as a whole, bacteria are also able to communicate with each other through chemical signals, a behavior known as quorum signaling (QS).

5 Apr 2023

Designing a Lipid Nanoparticle to Safely Deliver mRNA to the Pancreas

Therapeutics that use mRNA-;like some of the COVID-19 vaccines-;have enormous potential for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.

4 Apr 2023

New, Effective Method can Make Rare Cell Types and Disease Patterns Visible in Tissue

The human body contains more than 30 trillion cells. Until recently, the sheer number of cells in the organism meant that approaches to understanding human diseases and developmental processes based on the analysis of single cells were a futuristic vision.

3 Apr 2023

CrestOptics Launches CICERO System to Provide All-in-One Solution for Widefield and Spinning Disk Confocal Microscopy

CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy and diagnostic applications, today announced the launch of its new spinning disk confocal microscope system, CICERO.

3 Apr 2023

Study brings into sharper focus the structural details of SARS-COV-2 virus

A new study led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) brings into sharper focus the structural details of the COVID-19 virus, revealing an elliptical shape that "breathes," or changes shape, as it moves in the body.

31 Mar 2023

Metal labeling strategy for single-cell multiplexing with mass cytometry

Recently, a new metal labeling strategy has been suggested by researchers from the Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (SIBET) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to boost mass cytometry’s sensitivity and increase the number of MC detection channels.

31 Mar 2023

Human cells shed light on basic squid biology

Squids and octopuses are masters of camouflage, blending into their environment to evade predators or surprise prey.

28 Mar 2023

Thickness of cancer cells' glycocalyx barrier determines immune cell evasion of tumors

One of the ways that cancer cells hide from the body's immune system is by forming a thin surface barrier called the glycocalyx.

27 Mar 2023

Abberior installs state-of-the-art STED microscope at MBC BioLabs supporting biotech entrepreneurs

Abberior, a leading provider of cutting-edge imaging technologies, announced today that they have placed a super-resolution STED microscope at MBC BioLabs, the leading San Francisco Bay Area biotech incubator network.

27 Mar 2023

Learning how the brain makes choices could help better understand neurological disorders

New research published by investigators at Cedars-Sinai advances scientific understanding of how the brain weighs decisions involving what people like or value, such as choosing which book to read, which restaurant to pick for lunch-;or even, which slot machine to play in a casino.

24 Mar 2023

Using AI to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds

Using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered how to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds -; and possibly streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas, a study suggests.

24 Mar 2023

How specialized plant “train tracks” can be used to feed the expanding population

A new study will examine the possibility that specialized plant “train tracks” that transport chemicals within cells could help in feeding the world’s expanding population.

From The University of Warwick 23 Mar 2023

Effective encoding strategy streamlines the handling and storage of single-cell data

Single-cell analysis is an effective biomedical technique used to identify unusual cell populations, monitor cell development and differentiation, comprehend disease causes, and design individualized therapies, but it generates massive amounts of data that can be challenging to handle.

23 Mar 2023

Wearable microscopes produce real-time images of mouse spinal cord activity

The spinal cord acts as a messenger, carrying signals between the brain and body to regulate everything from breathing to movement.

23 Mar 2023

Scientists devise a tiny, nano-sized sensor capable of detecting protein biomarkers

While a popular hobby for many, fishing is also a pastime full of uncertainty. Each time you have something on the line, you can never be completely sure what type of fish you've hooked until you pull it out of the water.

21 Mar 2023

Novel gene to help breed climate resilient crops

For the first time, scientists have explained how a crucial gene in plants helps them use their energy more effectively, allowing them to produce more roots and absorb more water and nutrients.

20 Mar 2023

Unique region of the brain's cortex used when visually navigating an area by foot

Using vision to efficiently move through an area by foot uses a unique region of the brain's cortex, according to a small study funded by the National Eye Institute.

16 Mar 2023

Using PET and electron microscopy to generate 3D maps of mitochondrial networks in lung tumors

Scientists have long known that mitochondria, the "powerhouses" of cells, play a crucial role in the metabolism and energy production of cancer cells.

16 Mar 2023

First molecular images of olfaction sets the stage to create novel smells

Breaking a longstanding impasse in our understanding of olfaction, scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have created the first molecular-level, 3D picture of how an odor molecule activates a human odorant receptor, a crucial step in deciphering the sense of smell.

16 Mar 2023

Imaging News and Research

Novel Way of Collecting Highly Detailed Information About Organic Tissues

Surface Structure Impacts Quorum Signaling of Bacteria Across Biofilms

Designing a Lipid Nanoparticle to Safely Deliver mRNA to the Pancreas

New, Effective Method can Make Rare Cell Types and Disease Patterns Visible in Tissue

CrestOptics Launches CICERO System to Provide All-in-One Solution for Widefield and Spinning Disk Confocal Microscopy

Study brings into sharper focus the structural details of SARS-COV-2 virus

Metal labeling strategy for single-cell multiplexing with mass cytometry

Human cells shed light on basic squid biology

Thickness of cancer cells' glycocalyx barrier determines immune cell evasion of tumors

Abberior installs state-of-the-art STED microscope at MBC BioLabs supporting biotech entrepreneurs

Learning how the brain makes choices could help better understand neurological disorders

Using AI to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds

How specialized plant “train tracks” can be used to feed the expanding population

Effective encoding strategy streamlines the handling and storage of single-cell data

Wearable microscopes produce real-time images of mouse spinal cord activity

Scientists devise a tiny, nano-sized sensor capable of detecting protein biomarkers

Novel gene to help breed climate resilient crops

Unique region of the brain's cortex used when visually navigating an area by foot

Using PET and electron microscopy to generate 3D maps of mitochondrial networks in lung tumors

First molecular images of olfaction sets the stage to create novel smells

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