NSF awards $19 million to build 3D biological observatory for revealing life’s smallest structures
How does learning change the wiring of your brain? How does a shark’s eye make sense of its…
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…
Some mice showed signs of stress resilience before the stress even began
Subtle differences in prefrontal brain activity appeared before stress began, prompting researchers to examine how sleep-related neuronal silence…
Giant-nucleus cells form the foundation of early-stage cancer
Iron is an essential micronutrient, but excess iron can damage cells and increase cancer risk. While many cells…
Blocking a key protein protects against metabolic liver damage
Obesity-related metabolic liver disease affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, but only some fraction of those livers…
Patient at UPMC Children’s Hospital tests positive for measles
PITTSBURGH — A case of measles has reached the Pittsburgh area. According to the Allegheny County Health Department,…
Outfitting cells in “invisibility cloaks” could offer a novel approach to treating diabetes
Outfitting cells in “invisibility cloaks” may offer an easier, less damaging treatment pathway for people with diabetes undergoing…
New light-sheet imaging system tracks brain seizure dynamics in 3D
Seizures can race through the brain in seconds, making them difficult to capture in detail. To overcome this…
Mid-year regulatory round-up: Updates from Europe
The changes have implications for multiple areas of the regulatory framework, leading companies to reassess product portfolios, packaging…
Genes follow a random switching principle, yet remain precise on average
Inside the cell nucleus, genes must be turned on and off with precision to regulate biological processes. The…
New genetic screening method unlocks insights into human development
A new genetic screening method allows researchers to efficiently modulate individual genes across entire tissues and provides new…
New strategy restores vancomycin effectiveness against resistant bacteria
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent threats to global health, linked to an estimated 4.7 million…