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UVA engineering researcher earns $1.1M NIH award to advance single-cell analysis and disease detection

A UVA engineer is developing microfluidic devices and AI-powered computational tools to isolate and study rare circulating cells, which could lead to better treatments for diseases like cancer and infection. The technology aims to integrate with electronics and systems to measure single-cell physical properties on a microchip.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateJul 21, 2026

Metallic markers make direct measurement of protein activity possible

Researchers developed new chemical probes to track individual enzymes, enabling direct measurement of protein activity and correcting prior limitations. This allows for a clearer picture of molecular logic in cells undergoing programmed cell death, potentially informing drug discovery.

SourceSanford Burnham Prebys·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2026
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Revolutionizing impedance flow cytometry with adjustable microchannel height

A research team from Nara Institute of Science and Technology developed a dynamic microfluidic channel that adjusts to particle size, increasing impedance flow cytometry's sensitivity and accuracy. The platform also leverages clogging as a strategy to optimize performance.

SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalLab on a Chip·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 10, 2025

CNIC team reveals how the heart is organized from the earliest stages of embryonic development

Researchers at CNIC uncover how the heart forms during earliest embryonic development, shedding light on congenital heart defects and regenerative medicine. The heart originates from two separate cell populations that coordinate their formation simultaneously.

SourceCentro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)·JournalDevelopmental Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2025
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Researchers overcome stem cell delivery barrier, paving the way for regenerative medicine

Scientists have developed a new method to deliver genetic information to stem cells using nanoparticles coated with a specific polymer, enabling more efficient control over cellular differentiation. This innovation has the potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of regenerative medicine treatments.

SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2023

Creating an artificial pathologist

A team of scientists created a new, fast, and precise method for analyzing cells in tissue samples from cancer patients without the need for a trained pathologist. The method uses artificial intelligence to evaluate data produced by a technique called real-time deformability cytometry.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 8, 2023

UCLA researchers develop novel microscopic picoshell particles

Researchers have created PicoShells, microscopic particles that can speed up the growth and analysis of microorganisms, including algae. This new tool enables faster identification of cell strains suitable for mass production, potentially shortening R&D timelines by months.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 20, 2022

MARC travel award announced for the 2012 XXVII Congress of ISAC

The FASEB MARC Program has selected Dr. George Jules to receive a $2,000 travel award for his poster/platform presentation at the 2012 XXVII Congress of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry. The program aims to increase diversity in biomedical research by promoting underrepresented minority students and scientists.

SourceFederation of American Societies for Experimental Biology·DateJun 6, 2012
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