Biochemistry
Nov 4, 2016
Shining light on disease
Cyanine dyes could improve the efficiency of molecular probes in identifying, for example, the presence of a virus or a tumor receptor.
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Optics & Photonics
Sep 21, 2016
Researchers demonstrate hyperspectral imaging for multiphoton microscopy
Traditionally, the study of diseases at the molecular level has required scientists to extract cells and tissues from animal models and then look for clues in the samples that can determine the mechanisms underlying the disease ...
Biochemistry
Sep 16, 2016
Scientists use laser for early thrombosis detection
An international collaborative of researchers has conducted experiments on mice to detect blood clotting using photoacoustic flow-cytometry. The results have been published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Materials Science
Sep 9, 2016
Color control technology using candy light-emitting principle
A Korean research team developed a mechanoluminescence color control technology that can change green light to red light by simulating the candy light-emitting principle.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 22, 2016
Single-celled fungi multiply, alien-like, by fusing cells in host
Microsporidia cause diarrhea, an illness called microsporidiosis and even death in immune-compromised individuals.
Nanomaterials
Apr 4, 2016
Nanotech particle stratification technique provides new opportunities for innovation
EU researchers have shown how small nanotech particles suspended in a liquid separate out by size as the liquid evaporates, an effect that can lead to techniques for making layered structures that improve the performance ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 27, 2016
Pollinator competition may drive flower diversification
Male hummingbirds drive female birds away from their preferred yellow-flowered plant, which may have implications for flower diversification, according a study published Jan. 27, 2016 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by ...
Materials Science
Jan 26, 2016
New fluorescent nanomaterials whose inspiration was taken from plant antenna systems
These new multifunctional materials aim to imitate the photosynthetic organisms of plants. These microorganisms consist of thousands of chlorophyll molecules embedded in a protein matrix, which provides them with a specific ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 25, 2016
Team develops targeted photosensitizer for cell manipulation
Researchers led by Carnegie Mellon University's Molecular and Biosensor Imaging Center (MBIC) Director Marcel Bruchez have re-engineered a fluorescent probe into a powerful optogenetic photosensitizer that can be used to ...
Materials Science
Dec 18, 2015
Chemists synthesize a new dye particularly suitable for the inconspicuous labelling of textiles
Technology based on the use of high-performance lasers and sensors for the generation and detection of infrared light promises to be one of the key technologies of the 21st century. Realization of this goal will require the ...
