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Interdisciplinary researchers receive $2M to develop next-generation 3D ultrasound imaging device

Interdisciplinary researchers at the Beckman Institute have received a four-year, $2M award from the National Institutes of Health to develop a device that can instantly enable real-time 3D ultrasound imaging. The device, named FASTER, is designed to improve high-quality medical imaging accessibility in diverse communities.

SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·DateOct 11, 2022
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Towards stable, sustained Raman imaging of large samples at the nanoscale

A research team from Japan has developed a stable TERS system that enables characterization of defect analysis in large-sized WS2 layers at high pixel resolution. The team successfully imaged nanoscale defects over a period of 6 hours in a micrometer-sized WS2 film without significant signal loss.

SourceInstitute of Post-LED Photonics, Tokushima University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 15, 2022

Ultrasound imaging can help solve the Alzheimer's disease "chicken and egg" problem

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a low-cost ultrasound imaging method to study the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and the brain's vascular system. The technique, which provides high-resolution images of animal microvasculature, may aid in early detection of the disease.

SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·DateJul 7, 2022

Microscopy technique enables 3D super-resolution nanometre-scale imaging

A research team developed a novel super-resolution microscopy technique combining metal-induced energy transfer and single-molecule localization microscopy. The method achieves isotropic three-dimensional imaging of sub-cellular structures, allowing for high-resolution analysis of protein complexes and organelles.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalScience Advances·TypeImaging analysis·DateJun 24, 2022

Artificial intelligence technology accelerates super-resolution localization photoacoustic imaging of blood vessels

A new AI-based localization technique enhances photoacoustic imaging speed and spatial resolution, reducing laser exposure and imaging time. The technology offers a solution for preclinical and clinical applications requiring fast and fine spatial resolution.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMay 12, 2022
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Researchers demonstrate label-free super-resolution microscopy

A new measurement and imaging approach resolves nanostructures smaller than the diffraction limit without dyes or labels, using polarization and angle-resolved images of transmitted light. The method measures particle size and position with high accuracy, closing the gap between conventional microscopes and super-resolution techniques.

SourceOptica·JournalOptica·DateApr 21, 2022

Optical nanoscopy to need fewer photons with nonlinear response

Researchers developed a new technique, 2p-MINFLUX, to increase the precision of optical nanoscopy by doubling the gradient and decreasing the number of photons needed by a factor of four. The team's simulation proved that this approach requires fewer photons under two-photon excitation.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateMar 24, 2022

OLID-SDOM reveals fluorescence anisotropy of subcellular structures in live cells

Researchers create OLID-SDOM to map weak fluorescence anisotropy in live cells, achieving high-resolution images of subcellular structures at 100 frames per second. The method overcomes limitations of previous techniques, enabling the study of molecular arrangement and rotation in biological systems.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 23, 2022

AI and ghost imaging boosts super resolution imaging

A new AI-driven super-resolution technique, Ghost Imaging using Deep neural network Constraint (GIDC), increases spatial resolution to more than 10 times the diffraction limit. The method uses single-pixel measurements and a physics-enhanced deep neural network to restore high-quality images.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 23, 2022

A non-invasive way to predict heart attack and stroke

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in predicting heart attacks and strokes by developing a non-invasive method using super-resolution ultrasound imaging. The technology aims to detect high-risk atherosclerotic plaques that are prone to rupture, allowing doctors to prescribe life-saving interventions.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·DateFeb 17, 2022
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AI and ghost imaging boosts super resolution imaging

A team of scientists developed an AI-driven super-resolution technique called Ghost Imaging using Deep neural network Constraint (GIDC) to overcome the diffraction limit in long-distance imaging. GIDC uses single-pixel measurements and a physics-enhanced deep neural network to restore high-quality images.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 25, 2022

OLID-SDOM reveals fluorescence anisotropy of subcellular structures in live cells

A new method termed Optical Lock-in Detection Super-resolution Dipole Orientation Mapping (OLID-SDOM) is developed for weak fluorescence anisotropy mapping in live cells. This approach achieves high spatial resolution and speed, allowing for the study of subcellular structures with unprecedented precision.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 24, 2022

Correlative chemical imaging directly in neurons

Researchers use super-resolution infrared imaging combined with X-ray fluorescence nano-imaging to study amyloid toxicity on a subcellular level. They found that the distribution of trace elements in neurons is related to molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease, offering new insights into preventing neuronal damage.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateAug 24, 2021
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Overcoming the limitations of scanning electron microscopy with AI

A joint research team from POSTECH and KIMS developed a faster and more accurate microstructure imaging technique using deep learning. The technique enhanced the resolution of existing microstructure images up to 4, 8, or 16 times, reducing imaging time by up to 256x compared to conventional SEM systems.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·Journalnpj Computational Materials·DateAug 9, 2021

Vibrational microscopy goes super resolution

Researchers have developed a novel super-resolution vibrational microscopy harnessing Stimulated Raman Excited Fluorescence (SREF) for ultrasensitive vibrational contrast. This technique enables all-far-field Raman spectroscopy with sensitivity down to single-molecule resolution.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateApr 20, 2021

An integrated approach to ultrasound imaging in medicine and biology

This article discusses the integration of ultrasound imaging in medicine and biology, enabling advanced techniques such as molecular imaging and therapy. The use of ultrasound contrast agents and microbubble cavitation has opened up new opportunities for intracellular delivery and cancer treatment.

SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalBIO Integration·DateOct 19, 2020
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Ultrathin but fully packaged high-resolution camera

A research group at KAIST has developed an ultracompact camera that captures high-contrast and high-resolution images. The camera's unique design, inspired by the paper wasp species Xenos peckii, combines micro-optical elements for improved image quality and reduced thickness.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·DateMar 23, 2020

Super-resolution microscopy in both space and time

A team of researchers has developed a technique that can perform both 3D super-resolution microscopy and fast 3D phase imaging in a single instrument, enabling high-time resolution visualization of living cells. This new platform, called PRISM, allows for direct visualization and analysis of subcellular structures without labeling.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Photonics·DateFeb 27, 2018
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Nanoimprinted hyperlens array: Paving the way for practical super-resolution imaging

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a scalable fabrication process for large-scale hyperlens devices using nanoimprint lithography. This breakthrough enables the creation of sub-diffraction features down to 160 nm, paving the way for practical super-resolution imaging in various fields.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 21, 2017

Scientists illuminate a hidden regulator in gene transcription

Scientists at MIT and HHMI use a new imaging technique to observe short-lived enzyme clusters that play a central role in triggering mRNA production and controlling gene transcription. These clusters, which remain stable for up to 24 seconds, can significantly impact gene expression.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateMay 26, 2016

PNAS study: Devising a way to count proteins as they group

Researchers have developed a theoretical methodology to solve the 'counting problem,' allowing for the analysis of protein groups in living cells. The study's findings could lead to advancements in disease diagnosis and understanding of protein function.

SourceIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 22, 2014
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