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Biological stains in forensics: Proteomics promotes biomarkers
Proteomics analysis of forensic biofluids has isolated proteins that can distinguish between menstrual blood, peripheral blood, saliva, semen, and vaginal fluid.
X-Ray Calc 3: improved software for simulation and inverse problem solving for X-ray reflectivity
Journal Highlight: The latest enhanced iteration of the open-source X-Ray Calc software, specifically developed for X-ray reflectivity curve simulation and fitting, has been released and described in detail.
Kinematic viscosity prediction of jet fuels and alternative blending components via comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography, partial least squares, and Yeo-Johnson transformation
Journal Highlight: GCxGC-FID has been used with three different partial least squares normalization methods to predict the physical properties of middle distillates.
UHPSFC-MS/MS accurately measures methadone enantiomers in serum
A new SFC method to precisely measure the levels of R-methadone and S-methadone in patients' blood serum has been developed at St. Olav University Hospital (Norway). The technique could lead to improved safety and individualized treatment for those using methadone for opioid addiction or pain management.
Serum and tissue metallome of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Journal Highlight: ICPMS was used to quantify 10 essential and 3 toxic metals in the tumour tissue of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, marking those that were associated with poor prognosis.
The UV mini-spectrometer revolutionizing environmental analysis
Sponsored content: Hamamatsu Photonics introduces the C16767MA UV-sensitive mini-spectrometer, by far the smallest UV spectrometer available on the market. Packed with enhanced features, this compact and affordable spectrometer brings precision to environmental measuring instruments.
Label-free surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy coupled with machine learning algorithms in pathogenic microbial identification: Current trends, challenges, and perspectives
Journal Highlight: This review summarizes SERS technology and its applications in the diagnosis of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in clinical settings with integrated machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
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Pushing the boundaries of mid-infrared microscopy for live bacteria imaging
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have engineered an advanced mid-infrared microscope capable of visualizing structures within living bacteria down to the nanometer scale. The implications of this achievement extend far beyond microbiology, with potential applications in fields ranging from infectious diseases to fundamental biomedical research.
Mini-colons revolutionize colorectal cancer research
In a breakthrough for cancer research, scientists at EPFL have created lab-grown mini-colons that can accurately mimic the development of colorectal tumors, offering a powerful new tool for studying and testing treatments for the disease.
AI designs new drugs based on protein structures
A new computer process developed by chemists at ETH Zurich makes it possible to generate active pharmaceutical ingredients quickly and easily based on a protein’s three-dimensional surface. The new process could revolutionise drug research.
Long-standing microscopy dilemma successfully addressed
Researchers have developed a new web tool for correcting sample flattening in light microscopy imaging. The innovative solution holds the potential to accelerate scientific discovery and unveil novel insights into the intricate mechanisms governing life at the microscopic level.
Unlocking attosecond imaging with terawatt-class pulses
RIKEN physicists have created ultrashort laser pulses that are 50 times more energetic than any previously recorded pulses. This achievement promises to revolutionize the field of attosecond lasers, enabling scientists to probe processes like ultrafast electron reactions with unprecedented precision.
Reshaping protein analysis in living cells with multicolor labeling
Scientists developed a new method that allows for simultaneous labeling of multiple proteins using five distinct fluorescent colors. This automated high-throughput approach redefines the landscape of protein study within living cells, unlocking a wealth of new opportunities for applications across various fields, from cell biology to drug discovery.
Waters introduces new SEC columns
Waters has introduced new GTxResolve Premier Size Exclusion Chromatography Columns to help accelerate the development of gene-based therapeutics and vaccines.