A new tool enables biomechanical studies of individual cells, laser-propelling red blood cells over long distances and monitoring their deformation.
Journal of Biophotonics
Topical Issue "Optoacoustic Imaging and Spectroscopy for Biomedical Diagnosis"
Bio-optical methods have been an essential tool for biological observation and clinical diagnosis, and optoacoustic (photoacoustic) imaging is now emerging.
Raman spectroscopy pixel by pixel
Raman spectroscopy provides molecular specificity through spectrally-resolved measurement of the inelastic scattering under monochromatic excitation.
Laser pulses reveal DNA repair mechanisms
A new straightforward method, based on nonlinear photoperturbation, enables monitoring the response of nuclear proteins to DNA damage in time and space.
A better look into cerebrospinal fluid
New setup for ex vivo detection reveals low concentrations of biomarkers such as circulating tumor cells, bacteria and nanoparticles in cerebrospinal fluid.
Plate reader developed for drug discovery
A new automated fluorescence lifetime imaging plate reader has been used to study aggregation of HIV-1 Gag proteins.
A fruitful combination – two optical processes combine for new 3D skin imaging technique
Combining two methods into a single platform opens up new possibilities for non-invasive 3D skin imaging.
Using second-harmonic generation for a closer look at collagen
From molecular structure to tissue architecture: second-harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy is an ideal tool for probing collagen organization.
A deep look into the body with Raman spectroscopy
Recent advances in the field of Raman spectroscopy have paved the way for new deep non-invasive medical diagnosis methods.
Vibrational Spectroscopy in Medicine
A new special issue covers recent efforts in the rapidly expanding field of biomedical vibrational spectroscopy.
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