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BioPhotonics: Nov/Dec 2019

BioPhotonics
 Nov/Dec 2019


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The Eyes Behind Surgical Robots The first robotic surgery took place in 1985 when the PUMA 560 was used in a stereotaxic operation in which computed tomography (or x-ray) was used intraoperatively to guide a robot as it inserted a needle into the brain for biopsy. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, robotic systems began to be used for laparoscopic surgery, in which a flexible optical instrument was inserted into the body and...
Deconvolution Helps Break Down Imaging Barriers Deconvolution is a computationally intensive image processing technique used to improve the contrast and sharpness of images captured with a light microscope. Light microscopes are diffraction...
Compressive Raman Bioimaging: The Need for Speed in Medicine Conventional bright-field microscopy is the standard for biomedical imaging because it provides cost-effective clinical analysis. However, for researchers and clinicians to assess tissue images...
The American Society for Cell Biology Looks to Convert Research into Reality The 2019 Annual Meeting and Conference of the American Society for Cell Biology and European Molecular Biology Organization (ASCB|EMBO) will be held Dec. 7-11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention...
Quantitative Phase Imaging Aims at Penetrating Thick Tissues In 1942, phase microscopy revolutionized biological imaging because it enabled clear visualization of cells and their internal contents without labels or stains. This empowered biologists to study...
EDITORIAL
Deconvolution makes it clear Diffraction-limited microscopy presents a challenge in the laboratory because, depending on the depth desired, structures can be blurred or resolved in areas that change the location of the final image. This is where deconvolution can be a valuable tool, building on the point spread function (PSF) of the microscope and generating iterations of an image until it resembles the true state of a...
BIOSCAN
Photoacoustic Technology Could Revolutionize Cancer Surgery Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, have developed photoacoustic technology that can precisely locate and distinguish all of a cancerous tumor during surgery. This could help ensure that healthy tissue remains intact while cancerous tissue is removed and potentially eliminate the need for numerous surgeries.
Nanolaser Proves Fully Functional Within Living Tissue Researchers at Northwestern University have created a nanolaser that can be used in living tissues without harming them. Developed in conjunction with a team from Columbia University, the nanolaser...
Spectrometer Measures Effects of Photon Momentum in Strong-Field Ionization Einstein received the Nobel Prize for explaining the photoelectric effect — that, simply put, a single atom is irradiated with light. Einstein believed that light consists of photons that transfer...
AI, Deep Learning Allow More Accurate Eye Testing with OCT Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia are now able to analyze OCT images of the eye closer and more accurately than ever before. OCT is commonly used by optometrists...
Integrated Silicon Carbide Optical Switch Can Be Thermally Tuned Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have integrated a microheater and a microring resonator onto a silicon carbide (SiC) chip, creating a photonic integrated chip that can...
Visible-Light-Activated Prodrug Can Combat Chemo’s Side Effects Many antitumor drugs used in chemotherapy move around in the patient’s blood after intake. Healthy cells may be killed along with tumor cells, causing undesirable side effects. To avert potential...
Spectroscopy Technique Widens Spectra for Measuring Molecular Structure Researchers at the University of Tokyo have combined two current spectroscopy techniques — infrared (IR) absorption and Raman scattering spectrometry — to create complementary vibrational...
Light-Activated Hybrid Bots Drive Muscle Activity Through Nerve Cells Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed soft, microscopic, swimming biohybrid robots powered by skeletal muscle tissue that is stimulated by onboard motor...
Compressive Sensing Techniques Speed 2-Photon Microscopy To enhance the imaging speed of two-photon microscopy without compromising resolution, researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong combined compressive imaging techniques with a multifocus...
RAPIDSCAN
Danforth Center Expands to Include New Lab, Technologies The Donald Danforth Plant and Science Center is accelerating its research and discovery with the expanded capacity of its integrated microscopy facility. Renamed the Advanced Bioimaging Laboratory...
AngioDynamics Acquires Eximo Medical AngioDynamics has acquired Eximo Medical and its proprietary 355-nm wavelength laser technology platform. The transaction came in a $46 million upfront consideration with up to $20 million of...
Alertgy, Okmetic Oy Win at Tech Showcase for Sensor Innovations SEMI has announced Alertgy and Okmetic Oy as winners of the SEMI MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit Technology Showcase. The Alertgy noninvasive glucose monitor was crowned the best imaging...
Canon Medical Acquires Toshiba’s Imaging Systems Division Canon Medical Systems USA has acquired Toshiba's Imaging Systems Division, which will be integrated into the company as the Video Sensing Division, effective Oct. 1. Globally, the professional video...
PINOVA Capital Acquires Sill Optics Munich-based private equity firm PINOVA Capital has acquired all shares in Sill Optics along with Christoph Sieber, managing director. Sieber holds a minority stake in the company with all other...
Mount Sinai Establishes Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute The Mount Sinai Health System has established the Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute, which will create biomedical engineering research and training programs for its graduate and medical...
Lamprecht to Become Next President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG Karl Lamprecht will assume the role of president and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG, effective April 1, 2020. He will succeed Michael Kaschke, who has held the office of CEO for 10 years and has served on the...
Photon Etc. Receives Award for Innovation at WMIC Photon etc. received the fifth annual Commercial Innovation of the Year Award at the 2019 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC) for its IR VIVO NIR-II imaging system. The winner was chosen based on...
Zald Named Director of Rutgers Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research David H. Zald has been appointed director of the new Rutgers Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute. Zald will also serve as a tenured professor and...
NKT Photonics Opens Facility and Office in Boston NKT Photonics will celebrate the grand opening of their Boston office on Oct. 30. The facility, announced earlier in the year, will not only serve as a headquarters for U.S. sales and support, but...
BIOPINION
Standards boost impact of biophotonics tools Reliability and reproducibility of results are crucial in the development of medical technology, and it is time for those involved in supporting and implementing research to devise standards and related phantoms for success in biophotonics. Fragmented efforts must be consolidated, and they must be enhanced with contributions by people and organizations ranging from technology developers to...
POSTSCRIPTS
Crystals’ beauty more than skin deep Calling someone a “chameleon” is generally considered a pejorative. When referring to shifting colors in applications of science and medicine, however, it may be a different story, thanks to a team of researchers who have been studying — and attempting to replicate — the optical attributes of a chameleon’s skin. For years, scientists have been working to mimic the...
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Spectrometer The SPECTROGREEN inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) analyzer from SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH features dual side-on interface (DSOI) technology that achieves...
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Digital CMOS Camera The ORCA-Fusion digital CMOS camera from Hamamatsu provides clear images and robust data at all light levels, especially in low-light conditions. When the sample emits even just a handful of...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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High-Bandwidth Detector The UHS-M high-bandwidth detector and preamplifier module from Vigo has been announced by Boston Electronics Corp. Bandwidth is a minimum of 1 GHz with detector sensitivity from 3 to 11 μm....
Boston Electronics Corporation
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Spectroradiometer Grip The Sensaprobe™ Grip for the RS-8800 field spectroradiometer bundle from Spectral Evolution Inc. helps users take remote sensing measurements. The Sensaprobe Grip provides feedback during...
Spectral Evolution Inc.
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Microscopy Temperature Control System The VAHEAT microscopy temperature control system from Linnowave GmbH has been announced by Boston Electronics Corp. VAHEAT locally controls sample temperature, even when working with an...
Boston Electronics Corporation
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Maritime Thermal Cameras The M300 Series of maritime thermal cameras delivers advanced awareness-enhancing technologies, safer navigation, and integration with onboard boat systems. The cameras are designed for...
Teledyne FLIR Systems Inc.
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IR Camera The ImageIR® 9500 IR camera for the mid-IR range from InfraTec GmbH features a cooled FPA photon detector. Based on sensitive mercury cadmium telluride, the camera features a 16:9...
InfraTec GmbH, Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
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Sample Management System The BB Package Sample Management System from Ziath Ltd. allows users to maintain enhanced sample integrity, tracking, and audit trail. The package combines 2D-coded sample storage tubes, a...
Ziath Ltd.
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Material Analysis Scanner The NeoSpectra Scanner from Si-Ware Systems is an in-field material analysis scanner for the agriculture and food industries. With spectral sensor technology, the scanner features a wide...
Si-Ware Systems Inc.
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Eye Disease Detection Software RetCAD eye disease detection software from Thirona uses artificial intelligence to analyze retina scans to detect abnormalities. RetCAD uses a fundus camera to scan the retina. Such a scan can...
Thirona
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