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    (Courtesy of Gowerlabs)
    FIGURE 1. The researchers use LUMO, a wearable, portable, high-density functional NIR imaging device equipped with modular tiles with built-in NIR light sources and detectors.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Using near-infrared spectroscopy to help unravel the mysteries of dementia

    Justine Murphy
    Sept. 29, 2023
    New work by a U.K. team demonstrates a new technique that enables a more detailed view of brain function, which could lead to more accurate and earlier diagnosis of diseases that...
    (Image credit: Lingjie Kong)
    FIGURE 1. Schematic of neurochemical sensing in vivo with FOPECs.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Plug-and-play fiber-optic sensors based on engineered cells enable in vivo monitoring of neurochemicals

    Sally Cole Johnson
    July 20, 2023
    Researchers in China develop fiber-optic tool based on engineered cells (FOPECs) for real-time sensing of neurochemicals at high specificity in a variety of animal species and...
    Evident
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Whole-slide imaging system scans over 80 slides/hour

    LFW Staff
    July 20, 2023
    The SLIDEVIEW DX VS-M1 whole-slide imaging system is a digital pathology solution that delivers microscope-quality slide images onscreen.
    (Courtesy of J. Chen et al., Nat. Methods; doi:10.1038/s41592-023-01820-3)
    FIGURE 1. An optomechanical design of the SMURF two-photon microscope.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    A brain imaging trifecta

    Justine Murphy
    July 13, 2023
    An approach to imaging electrical activity deep in the brain makes neurological studies more effective and less invasive.
    (Photo credit: Henry Lam/Fleming Group)
    Scientists Graham Fleming (left) and Quanwei Li in the lab with their quantum light spectroscopy setup.
    Test & Measurement

    A single photon initiates photosynthesis

    Sally Cole Johnson
    June 30, 2023
    Quantum light spectroscopy, a new tool under development, reveals quantum dynamics at play during photosynthesis.
    (Courtesy of SMART)
    Researchers’ continued study of plant hormones are paving the way for breakthroughs in agricultural science and may have implications for global food security.
    Test & Measurement

    Nanosensor breakthrough enhances agricultural science

    Justine Murphy
    April 6, 2023
    The study of plant hormones via carbon nanosensor technology could impact plant growth and health, and may someday address rising global food security concerns.
    (Courtesy of Salk Institute)
    Salk researchers developed two wearable microscopes to image cellular activity in previously inaccessible regions of the spinal cord of moving mice in real time.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Wearable microscopes help image cellular activity in spinal cords of on-the-move mice

    Justine Murphy
    April 5, 2023
    Two tiny wearable microscopes for mice are generating high-resolution, high-contrast, multicolor images in real time—providing insight into signaling patterns within spinal cords...
    (Courtesy of World Wildlife Fund)
    FIGURE 1. Teledyne FLIR’s Tau 2 OEM thermal imaging cameras are helping wildlife biologists to detect and track the black-footed ferrets in the wild.
    Detectors & Imaging

    Thermal imaging aids wildlife conservation efforts

    Justine Murphy
    April 4, 2023
    Teledyne FLIR technology is helping biologists and wildlife conservationists in their fight to save endangered animal species.
    Leica Microsystems
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Digital microscope designed for cell culture routine use

    LFW Staff
    March 18, 2023
    The Mateo TL digital transmitted light inverted microscope is designed for use in cell culture routine.