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URI professor leads effort demonstrating success of new technology in conducting deep-sea research on fragile organisms

A team of researchers led by URI Professor Brennan Phillips successfully demonstrated new technologies for capturing preserved tissue and high-resolution images of deep-sea animals in minutes, preserving them for advanced genomic study. This breakthrough enables faster species discovery and can inform extinction prevention efforts.

SourceUniversity of Rhode Island·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024

Team explores role of STING – stimulator of interferon genes – in body’s innate immune system

Researchers provide new insights into STING's function in innate immunity, revealing its role as a scaffold that activates TBK1. They also found that cholesterol plays a crucial role in STING clustering and activation, offering a potential target for treating diseases associated with STING inflammation.

The rock that creates clouds

Researchers at TU Wien discovered that feldspar's unique surface geometry provides the perfect anchoring point for water molecules, enabling efficient cloud formation. The hydroxyl layer formed on the feldspar surface allows water molecules to stick and freeze, forming clouds.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateJan 9, 2024

New research identifies renowned rock art sites ‘chosen’ for vantage

Researchers have identified internationally significant rock art sites in Arnhem Land that were intentionally selected for their critical vantage points. The Flinders University research team used innovative methods to model the environmental conditions 15,000-28,000 years ago, shedding new light on the locations and roles of these sites.

SourceFlinders University·JournalArchaeological and Anthropological Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 9, 2024

Viral impostors: Breakthrough for virus research

Researchers at the University of Würzburg developed a new method to precisely analyze infection pathways of dangerous virus variants using 'clickable' pseudoviruses. These harmless impostors retain their activity and are highly fluorescent, allowing for better visualization of viral infections in living organisms.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 2, 2023

HKUST researchers develop an innovative microscope platform to unveil the intricacies of skeletal muscle regeneration

The study found that satellite cells possess an inherent capacity to sense and respond to regenerative cues independent of external signals from non-myogenic cells. Macrophages played a crucial role in regulating MuSC proliferation and differentiation, but their reduction led to impaired cell division and increased fibrosis.

SourceHong Kong University of Science and Technology·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 18, 2023

Medical imaging fails dark skin. Researchers fixed it

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new algorithm to filter out unwanted signals in medical images of darker skin tones, producing significantly sharper images. This breakthrough aims to mitigate bias in imaging technologies and improve surgical navigation and medical diagnostics for patients with diverse skin tones.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalPhotoacoustics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 10, 2023

Diffractive networks enable quantitative phase imaging (QPI) through random diffusers

A new methodology for QPI of objects covered by random unknown phase diffusers uses diffractive optical networks and deep learning. The system axially spans ~70λ and performs all-optical phase recovery and quantitative imaging with high image quality and low power consumption.

Unleashing the power of AI to track animal behavior

GlowTrack, a non-invasive movement tracking method using fluorescent dye markers, improves the capture of diverse movements in laboratories. This technique enables easier comparison of movement data between studies, increasing scientific discovery and advancing fields like biology, robotics, and medicine.

SourceSalk Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 26, 2023

Bridging the gap: new terrain smoothing method refines downslope windstorm modeling in the grey zone

Researchers developed an advanced terrain-smoothing technique to simulate complex weather phenomena, capturing detailed flow features and turbulence. The targeted smoothing method improves the accuracy of downslope windstorm predictions in urban areas, holding promise for more accurate weather forecasts.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateSep 20, 2023

New imaging technique measures elasticity of multiple eye components simultaneously

A new imaging technique, multifocal acoustic radiation force-based reverberant optical coherence elastography (RevOCE), has been developed to measure the elasticity of multiple eye components simultaneously. This approach offers high resolution measurements of the stiffness of eye structures and could revolutionize how we study ocular ...

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateSep 12, 2023

Structure formation during freeze casting filmed in 3D and real time

Researchers used X-ray tomoscopy to study freeze casting processes, observing the formation of complex, hierarchically structured materials with large surface areas. The technique provided high spatial and temporal resolution, revealing the dynamics of directional ice crystal growth and the formation of organic-looking structures.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 6, 2023

CityU researchers develop ultra-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy for wide biomedical application potential

The research team created a multi-spectral, super-low-dose photoacoustic microscopy system with improved sensitivity, enabling new applications and clinical translation. The system achieved up to capillary-level or sub-cellular resolution at greater depths than traditional optical microscopy methods.

SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 31, 2023

Speckle diffraction tomography reveals nanoscale features in thick biological specimens

Scientists have developed speckle diffraction tomography, which enables high-resolution images of thick biological samples with lateral resolution up to 500 nanometers. The technique offers full-field quantitative imaging capabilities, revealing nanoscale features in complex specimens.

CT with CTA versus MRI in patients with dizziness

Using MRI instead of CT with CTA alone in patients presenting to the ED with dizziness was associated with greater critical neuroimaging results and more frequent echocardiography. Patients with dizziness undergoing MRI showed a lower frequency of 90-day ED readmissions compared to those discharged after CT with CTA alone.

SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 7, 2023

NeuWS camera answers ‘holy grail problem’ in optical imaging

Engineers at Rice University and the University of Maryland developed NeuWS, a technology that can undo light scattering effects, enabling full-motion video through various media. The technology measures wavefronts to rapidly decipher phase information, overcoming the 'holy grail problem' in optical imaging.

SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2023

New framework for super-resolution ultrasound

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have developed a new framework for super-resolution ultrasound using deep learning, reducing processing speeds from minutes to seconds. The new technology enables real-time blood flow visualization, overcoming challenges faced by conventional methods.

SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 25, 2023

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

Android-based application for photoacoustic tomography image reconstruction

A mobile application utilizing Python and a single-element ultrasound transducer has been developed for photoacoustic tomography (PAT) image reconstruction. The application successfully reconstructs high-quality images with signal-to-noise ratio values above 30 decibels, making it suitable for point-of-care diagnosis in low-resource se...

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateApr 27, 2023

American Roentgen Ray Society's Roentgen Fund presents 2023 Honorary Lecture, “Advanced High-Resolution CT,” in memory of W. Richard Webb

The American Roentgen Ray Society presents its 2023 Honorary Lecture on Advanced High-Resolution CT, dedicated to the late Dr. W. Richard Webb, who transformed thoracic imaging with his foundational work in HRCT. The lecture explores multiple conditions diagnosed via HRCT and the radiologist's role on multidisciplinary teams.

Scallop eyes as inspiration for new microscope objectives

Researchers have developed a new type of microscope objective inspired by the eyes of scallops, which can capture images in various immersion media, including liquids. This innovative approach uses a mirror instead of lenses and has been shown to provide excellent image quality in homogeneous fluids as well as in air.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 31, 2023

3D battery imaging reveals the secret real-time life of lithium metal cells

A team from Chalmers University of Technology has developed a method to observe the formation of lithium microstructures in real-time using X-ray tomographic microscopy. This breakthrough aims to improve the safety and capacity of lithium metal batteries, which could replace traditional lithium-ion batteries in the future.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 9, 2023

New fluorescent dye can light up the brain

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new fluorescent dye that can cross the blood-brain barrier, allowing for noninvasive brain imaging and differentiation between healthy tissue and tumor cells. The dye's long-lasting fluorescence enables stable imaging over extended periods.

SourceRice University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2023