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WUSTL's Wang to study oxygen consumption in cells with NSF grant

Researchers will use photoacoustic microscopy to measure oxygen consumption rates of individual cells, mapping distributions of cellular metabolism. The technology has potential applications in gauging cellular health and metabolic state for stress response and toxicity studies.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·DateMar 20, 2013

Sharper, deeper, faster

A novel imaging technique combines high resolution, high penetration depth, and high imaging speed to capture detailed information from live biological samples without damaging them. The technique uses two-photon excitation in sheet-illumination mode, enabling fast imaging speed and reducing light-induced damage.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Methods·DateJul 25, 2011

New imaging advance illuminates immune response in breathing lung

Researchers developed a method to stabilize living lung tissue for imaging, allowing observation of live cell interactions and immune responses to lung injury. This breakthrough impacts disease research by enabling scientists to look deeper into physiological aspects of injury and diseases.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature Methods·DateDec 20, 2010
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Peering inside the skull of a mouse to solve meningitis mystery

Researchers employed intravital two-photon microscopy to study immune cells in mice with viral meningitis. They found that T-cells didn't attack infected cells but instead recruited monocytes and neutrophils, which caused fatal seizures.

SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalNature·DateDec 22, 2008

How T lymphocytes attack

Researchers used two-photon microscopy to visualize T lymphocyte infiltration into solid tumours in real-time. T lymphocytes target tumour cells by recognizing the antigen and binding with enzymes, ultimately leading to cell death.

SourceCNRS·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·DateFeb 26, 2007

New hybrid microscope probes nano-electronics

A new scanning microscopy technique, SPIM, combines high spatial resolution with sensitivity to subtle electrical activity, enabling the visualization of both electronic and physical patterns in devices. The method has been successfully validated by comparing its images with atomic force microscopy scans.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·DateOct 27, 2006
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Microscopic brain imaging in the palm of your hand

Researchers have created a handheld device that uses two-photon microendoscopy to image individual cells in living subjects, enabling insights into cellular behavior and its impact on organisms. The technique has been successfully demonstrated using live mice, providing detailed images of blood vessels in the hippocampus.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalOptics Letters·DateAug 24, 2005

3-D imaging inside living organism, using quantum dots

Researchers at Cornell University developed a new approach to using quantum dots for biological studies of living animals, achieving high-resolution three-dimensional images inside living tissue. The technique, known as multiphoton microscopy with quantum-dot imaging, outperforms conventional methods by 1,000 times in brightness and re...

SourceCornell University·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 2003
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Chloroplasts Connect Via Tubes To Share Material

Researchers at Cornell University discovered that chloroplasts are connected by long, slender tubules, allowing them to exchange proteins and potentially other molecules. This finding reveals a new form of communication between organelles within plant cells.

SourceCornell University·JournalScience·DateJun 26, 1997