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BioPhotonics: Nov/Dec 2020

BioPhotonics
 Nov/Dec 2020


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Spectroscopy Guides Precision Medicine Raman spectroscopy captures the effect when light partially scatters inelastically as it interacts with matter. The amounts of energy transferred between photons and molecules during this process...
Veterinarians Use OCT to Evaluate Eye Health, Cancer Margins, and Joint Strength Medical doctors have long understood the value of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for monitoring human health. Veterinarians are learning that the technology can be just as vital in evaluating the...
Angiographic OCT Images Forewarn of Disorders Caused by Maternal Drug Use No amount of alcohol is considered safe during pregnancy, according to published research1. Despite this message being the subject of constant public service warnings, in a recent study, 20% to 30%...
OCT Informs Real-Time Cancer Diagnosis The origins of optical coherence tomography (OCT), a subsurface imaging technology based on low- coherence interferometry, can be traced to the first decade of the 1800s, when Thomas Young’s...
EDITORIAL
OCT branches out Anyone who has recently had an eye examination may have been ushered into a room that contained an optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner. This technology uses backscattered light to construct cross-section images of the retina, similar to the way sound waves are used to construct an ultrasound image, except at a much higher resolution. Imaging the thickness of the retina can help to reveal...
SHOW PREVIEW
Virtual Event to Explore Optical Technology in Medicine, Industry, Research The first Photonics Spectra Conference is set for Jan. 19-22, featuring webinars in four tracks: Lasers, Optics, Spectroscopy, and Biomedical Imaging. The Biomedical Imaging track is a day-long program that will highlight the latest in components, developments, and applications in microscopy, photoacoustic imaging, and optical coherence tomography, with expert insights from across academia and...
BIOSCAN
‘Firefly’ Imaging Technique Sheds Light on Molecular Forces Using tools made of luminescent DNA, researchers at Emory University have visualized the mechanical forces of cells at the molecular level. The researchers demonstrated the technique on human blood...
OCT Offers High Speed, Strong Resolution in Retinal Imaging Researchers at the University of Washington have modified the standard process of OCT (optical coherence tomography) to detect minute changes in response to light in individual photoreceptors in the...
Imec and Ghent University Develop Artificial Iris Imec and CMST, an imec-affiliated research group at Ghent University, along with their partners Instituto de Investigación Fundación Jiménez Díaz and imec’s Holst...
Intravital Imaging Provides Insight into Liver Disease Progression The high-resolution, 3D-viewing capabilities provided by a new microscopy method from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) could lead to insights into nonalcoholic fatty...
OCT-Based Technique Captures Details of Photoreceptor Function Researchers from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) have developed an instrument that has measured tiny, light-evoked deformations in individual rods and cones in a living human eye. The...
Photoacoustic Microscopy Promises Quick 2D Imaging of Tissue A research team led by Lihong Wang of the California Institute of Technology has developed a two-dimensional multifocal optical resolution photoacoustic microscopy (MFOR-PAM) system using a 2D...
4D OCT Helps to Solve Mystery of Early Embryonic Heartbeat Scientists from Stevens Institute of Technology and Baylor College of Medicine used 4D optical coherence tomography (OCT) to study the pumping mechanism underlying the developing mammalian heart. 4D...
Imaging Method Enables Research on Abundant Cellular Protein Actin Researchers at the Salk Institute have developed a new imaging method that allows them to monitor actin, a small subset of skeleton-like filaments within cells. The method has enabled research on how...
3D Printing Provides Building Blocks of Healing in Scaffold Design A group of researchers has demonstrated that assembling a network of tiny, approximately 1.5-mm3 blocks with the aid of optical technology can be an effective way to accelerate healing in tissue and...
OCT Captures Optical Sections that Match Corneal Curvature A team from Paris’ Langevin Institute, a joint unit consisting of researchers from the City of Paris Industrial Physics and Chemistry Higher Educational Institution (ESPCI) and the Centre...
RAPIDSCAN
LENSAR Spinoff Completed PDL BioPharma Inc. announced the completion of the previously announced spinoff of its femtosecond laser system business LENSAR. Beginning Oct. 2, LENSAR shares began “regular way”...
NIH Grant Supports Light, Ultrasound Combination in Breast Imaging National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to SUNY Buffalo is supporting the college’s development of a portable breast imaging device called a dual scan mammoscope (DSM). By pairing light...
Arthur Ashkin, Nobel Laureate and Pioneer in Optical Trapping, Dies at 98 Arthur Ashkin, Nobel laureate, has died at the age of 98. Ashkin, known for his pioneering work in the creation of optical tweezers, was the first to observe optical gradient forces on atoms, the...
Bruker Acquires Canopy Biosciences Bruker Corp. has acquired Canopy Biosciences, a specialist in high multiplex biomarker imaging for immunology, immune-oncology, and cell therapy. The acquisition expands Bruker’s offerings in...
Novara Therapeutics to Deliver Contrast Agent for Diagnostic Imaging of Bones Orthopaedic Research UK and Embryo Ventures have formed Novara Therapeutics. The joint venture company will commercialize a “bone-targeting” contrast agent that improves the quality of...
Spinout BioPixS to Harness Photonic Phantoms The Irish Photonic Integration Centre’s Science Foundation Ireland (IPIC SFI) Research Centre, University College Cork (UCC) Innovation, and Tyndall National Institute have launched BioPixS, a...
ZEISS-Led Program Creates Cataract Treatment Teams in China ZEISS has launched the “Vision in County” Cataract Development Program in China. The program aims to strengthen the building of a grassroots professional ophthalmic team that promotes...
Laser Systems Developer Fotona Purchases A.R.C. Laser’s Dental Division Fotona d.o.o. has acquired A.R.C. Laser GmbH’s dental division. The acquisition encompasses Fotona’s purchase of the Fox III and Fox IV laser systems, as well as the EmunDo photothermal...
PhotoniCare Announces Over $7M in Funding PhotoniCare Inc. has announced it is receiving more than $7 million in funding to commercially expand its ear imaging technology, TOMi Scope. The company, which provides diagnostic tools for the...
Low-Cost Microscope from Stanford Takes Top Prize at DEBUT A team from Stanford University has won the top prize at the National Institutes of Health’s ninth annual Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) competition. The team's device, the...
BIOPINION
VIS-OCT needs stable, versatile light sources Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is the gold standard for noninvasive retinal imaging, enabling ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat multiple ocular diseases. Compared to traditional OCT, which uses near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths of light, visible-light OCT (VIS-OCT) offers superior spatial resolution and novel functional imaging capabilities. VIS-OCT provides the most accurate means for...
POST SCRIPTS
How old is that fish in the window? Shoppers for fresh seafood often find themselves questioning the age of the fish they buy at the seafood counter. They may make an educated guess by smell at the store, or taste, after bringing it home. Scientists have long sought an efficient, cost-effective way to determine the health and viability of fish stocks among harvested species. For these researchers, the age of the fish matters before...
PRODUCTS
Fluorescence Reader The C10066 Immunochromato Reader from Hamamatsu Photonics accelerates R&D for novel COVID-19 test reagents. Providing precise readouts of fluorescence, the device’s measurement...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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Live-Cell Imaging System The Multi Lux remote live-cell imaging system from CytoSMART Technologies is an automated device for long-term experiments, comparison studies, and large laboratory teams. The system is a...
CytoSMART Technologies
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Medical CMOS Cameras Basler AG has added four 6- and 20-MP models to its line of MED ace cameras. The USB 3.0 cameras with Sony’s 6-MP IMX178 and 20-MP IMX183 are available in both color and monochrome...
Basler AG
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Raman/Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging The XperRF dual-function Raman and fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIm) instrument from Nanobase Inc. is a modular system that offers economical analysis capabilities. Featuring a wide mapping...
Nanobase Inc.
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Spectral Domain OCT Systems The Spectral Domain OCT line from Thorlabs Inc. incorporates new hardware and software features while maintaining the same specifications as in previous versions of the product line. Spectral Domain...
Thorlabs Inc.
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Hyperspectral SWIR Camera The SWIR-640 hyperspectral camera from HySpex offers 640 spatial pixels and 360 spectral bands, maintaining high spectral fidelity and optical quality. The device can be used in all field,...
HySpex
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Nanosecond Solid-State Laser The compact MOPA series of UV nanosecond solid-state lasers from Crystal Laser Systems GmbH feature wavelengths of 355, 266, and 213 nm. The laser systems are based on a diode-pumped, passively...
CryLaS GmbH
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CW Diode-Pumped Lasers The Cobolt Rogue series of 640-nm lasers from HÜBNER Photonics are continuous-wave, diode-pumped lasers with multi-mode, high power. The Cobolt Rogue features multi-longitudinal mode in a...
HUBNER Photonics
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UVC Radiometer The X1-1-UV-3727 handheld radiometer from Gigahertz Optik provides a real-time display of irradiance or dose and includes a peak-hold function. The device may also be operated via its USB...
Gigahertz-Optik Inc.
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SWIR LEDs The Epitex D-Series of SWIR LEDs from Ushio achieves a two-fold improvement of output and efficiency over its predecessor for the majority of wavelengths. Low-power chips are mounted in...
Ushio Europe B.V.
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Microscopy Screening Station Version 3.2 of the scanR high-content screening (HCS) station from Olympus Corp. delivers improved image quality, quantitative data, and support for challenging segmentation and classification...
Olympus Corp. of the Americas
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Automated Assay-Analysis Software FastTrack AI automated software from ibidi GmbH tracks and analyzes chemotaxis data using artificial intelligence to automatically track and fluorescently label assays. After sample preparation...
ibidi GmbH
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Light Sheet Microscope The Cleared Tissue LightSheet from Intelligent Imaging Innovations Inc. is a light-sheet microscope that can image whole organs at a high speed by illuminating them with structured light using...
Intelligent Imaging Innovations Inc. (3i)
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Custom-Spectra Area Scan-Cameras JAI Inc. has added the Flex-Eye configurable design process to its Fusion series of high-performance, prism-based multispectral cameras, allowing customers to specify a custom set of multispectral...
JAI Inc.
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OCT Spectrometer The Cobra 1600 optical coherence tomography (OCT) spectrometer from Wasatch Photonics is a 1600-nm device designed to penetrate challenging, highly scattering samples of tissue and materials, with...
Wasatch Photonics Inc.
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LED Irradiation System A turnkey LED irradiation system from UVphotonics NT GmbH and the Ferdinand-Braun Institute is designed for surface treatment. For disinfection purposes, the compact system can be equipped with...
UVphotonics NT GmbH
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