Fluorescence imaging and biosensors have emerged as indispensable tools in modern biological research, offering unparalleled insights into cellular dynamics and molecular interactions. By utilising ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these ...

Scientists can add an extra dimension to their confocal microscopy experiments by measuring photon arrival times using fluorescence lifetime imaging methods. From improving confocal image quality to ...

A cross-disciplinary research team has, for the first time, successfully applied NIR-II (1,000–3,000 nm) fluorescence video imaging during esophagectomy—a complex surgical procedure involving the ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet ...

For the first time, a fluorescent-guided nerve imaging agent shows promise for use in humans, according to a paper published in Nature Communications. The study sought to evaluate the safety of ...

DNA-staining dyes such as propidium iodide (PI) and DAPI commonly exhibit nonspecific binding with RNA due to similar base-pairing behaviors in DNA and RNA, and both molecules exhibit minor grooves ...

A new fluorescent imaging probe can for the first time objectively and non-invasively measure loss of smell, clinically known as anosmia. Targeting the olfactory nerve, the new tool has potential to ...

MSK surgeon Dr. Timothy Donahue says the new imaging technology could potentially help prevent nerve damage in a range of operations. Men having prostate cancer surgery often fear side effects that ...

MIT chemists have designed a new type of fluorescent molecule that they hope could be used for applications such as generating clearer images of tumors. The new dye is based on a borenium ion - a ...

Accurate removal of tumors is the most critical aspect of cancer surgery, yet it remains a significant challenge in clinical practice. In breast cancer, for example, the positive margin rate—where ...