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Five-year serial brain MRI analysis of military members exposed to chronic sub-concussive overpressures
Journal Highlight: An MRI study of the brains of military personnel experiencing repeated blast exposure over five years revealed significant volume loss, white matter changes and enlarged Virchow Robin spaces.
Firefighters facing fumes: Smoke inhalation increases cancer risk
Scientists in the US have identified a series of urinary protein biomarkers in firefighters exposed to fire smoke that are associated with a known cancer gene and several urological cancers.
X-ray vision: Transforming microscopy through advanced imaging techniques
Lab-based X-ray imaging has fundamentally transformed microscopy, offering insights into the intricate micro and nano-scale structures of materials and biological specimens. This article outlines the expansive utility of X-ray imaging, demonstrating its application across a diverse range of disciplines, from materials science to biomedical research.
Predicting grass proportion in fresh alfalfa:grass mixtures using a hand-held near-infrared spectrometer
Journal Highlight: A handheld NIR spectrometer was used to measure the proportion of grass in mixtures with alfalfa using the sliding scan technique to help optimize nutrient management on dairy farms.
Cosmic chemistry: sensitive LC-MS analysis of the Tagish Lake meteorite
Sensitive LC-HRAM-MS analysis of pristine meteorite samples detected an array of organosulfur compounds, providing insights into the chemistry of the early solar system and the origins of life.
Missed miscarriages: Metabolic messages drive diagnosis
The metabolic changes in women experiencing missed abortions have been studied by Chinese scientists using mass spectrometry to help improve prediction, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition.
Alkylresorcinol detection and identification in archaeological pottery using UHPLC-quadrupole/Orbitrap mass spectrometry
Journal Highlight: Researchers from the UK and Spain used an Orbitrap mass analyser with UHPLC to detect and identify alkylresorcinols in ancient pottery.
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Revealing the inner workings of SARS-CoV-2 with nanoscale precision
Researchers at Stanford University have taken a significant step forward in understanding how the SARS-CoV-2 virus replicates in cells. Using super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, they produced high-detailed images of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA and replication structures, revealing how the virus evades cellular defenses.
Waters unveils new benchtop mass spectrometer
Waters has unveiled the Xevo MRT, its highest-performing benchtop mass spectrometer.
Thermo Fisher unveils new mass spectrometer for translational research
Thermo Fisher has unveiled the Thermo Scientific Stellar mass spectrometer, which combines fast throughput, high sensitivity, and ease of use to allow researchers to advance their translational omics research.
SCIEX launches new quantitative mass spectrometer
SCIEX has launched the SCIEX 7500+ system, the newest mass spectrometer in the SCIEX quantitative portfolio.
Agilent introduces two new MS instruments
Agilent has introduced the Agilent 7010D Triple Quadrupole GC/MS system and the Agilent ExD Cell for use with the 6545XT AdvanceBio LC/Q-TOF system.
NKT Photonics now part of Hamamatsu Photonics
NKT Photonics is now part of Hamamatsu Photonics – one of the world's most respected photonics companies.
Deciphering the connection between mouthfeel and flavor perception
Researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology have created a novel method that combines atomic force microscopy (AFM) with conventional food science approaches to better understand the biophysical mechanisms contributing to taste sensations.