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BioPhotonics Newsletter — Simplifying Flow Cytometry, Dynamic Light-Scattering Method Confirms Alzheimer's Disease Study Results, and more… (3/19/2025)

BioPhotonics Newsletter — Simplifying Flow Cytometry, Dynamic Light-Scattering Method Confirms Alzheimer's Disease Study Results, and more…
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025



Monthly newsletter focusing on how light-based technologies are being used in the life sciences. Includes news, features and product developments in lasers, imaging, optics, spectroscopy, microscopy, lighting and more. Manage your Photonics Media membership at BioPhotonics.com/subscribe.
Simplifying Flow Cytometry Through Panel Design
Simplifying Flow Cytometry Through Panel Design

Flow cytometry is an analytical technique that enables rapid, high-resolution analysis of diverse cell populations at high throughput. In fields such as immunology, oncology, and drug discovery, the ability to identify different cell types from a test sample suspended in fluid accelerates breakthroughs in understanding disease mechanisms and effective therapies.  Read Article 
Dynamic Light-Scattering Method Confirms Alzheimer’s Disease Study Results
Dynamic Light-Scattering Method Confirms Alzheimer’s Disease Study Results

Alzheimer’s is a slowly progressing disease caused by physical changes in the brain, resulting in the loss of mental abilities and memory. Unfortunately, a simple clinical test does not exist to diagnose the condition in a living patient. But optical phenomena such as dynamic light scattering reflective of subtle cellular changes could potentially alter this diagnostic timeline dramatically.  Read Article 
Time-Shared Optical Tweezers Ease Study of Viscoelasticity
Time-Shared Optical Tweezers Ease Study of Viscoelasticity

A technique to study the link between physiological aging and disease, from the Institute of Photonic Sciences, uses single-laser-based optical tweezers to measure the viscoelasticity of biological materials as they mature.  Read Article 
 
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Osela Inc. - BioShape Laser BioShape Laser

Osela Inc.
The BioShape Laser is an integrated system that projects a Top Hat beam profile for uniform illumination, optimizing fluorescence and scatter in drug development, DNA research, and flow cytometry. Wavelengths range from 375 to 850 nm with customizable beam shaping for diverse applications.

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QD Laser Inc., Laser Device Div. - All-in-One Compact Visible Laser All-in-One Compact Visible Laser

QD Laser Inc., Laser Device Div.
“Lantana”, an ultracompact visible laser module with a built-in driver, is now available for 532, 561, and 594 nm wavelengths. “Lantana” is an ideal light source for biomedical applications with its compactness and plug-and-play design.

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HUBNER Photonics GmbH - Ultrafast Fiber Lasers: <50 fs, 2 W Ultrafast Fiber Lasers: <50 fs, 2 W

HUBNER Photonics GmbH
HÜBNER Photonics proudly announces the next generation of the VALO femtosecond lasers. The new Tidal delivers pulse durations of typically 40 fs at 2 W of output power. Due to the exceptional peak power and the integrated dispersion pre-compensation unit, it is an ideal tool for nonlinear applications like high harmonic imaging, broadband terahertz generation, and nonlinear wafer inspection.

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Zaber Technologies Inc. - NEW! Laser Autofocus Module NEW! Laser Autofocus Module

Zaber Technologies Inc.
Fast (sub-450 ms), reliable, and repeatable laser autofocus module for Nucleus™ modular microscope platform & OEM cores. Automate your live cell imaging and achieve greater speed and consistency. Use objectives of your choice with no need for autofocus-specific optics. Witness the speed in action.

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Photon Force Ltd. - Time-Resolved Single-Photon Arrays Time-Resolved Single-Photon Arrays

Photon Force Ltd.
Photon Force offers complete solutions for time-resolved photon-counting: from 55ps temporal resolution to ultra-high frame rates and simple integration solutions. Our in-house design team delivers sensors, hardware and software customized to your needs.

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Applied Scientific Instrumentation Inc. - Light Sheet for Cleared Tissue Light Sheet for Cleared Tissue

Applied Scientific Instrumentation Inc.
The ct-dSPIM is a flexible and easy-to-use light sheet microscopy configuration optimized for imaging large cleared tissue samples. The sample is mounted on a motorized XYZ stage and imaged via stage scanning. Two multi-immersion or other objective lenses are held in an upright “V” geometry for light sheet illumination and detection.

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More News

 
SPIE Names 2025 Prism Award Winners
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, recognized the top innovations in new optics and photonics products at the 2025 Prism Awards held at Photonics West on Jan. 29. The gala event marked the Prism Awards’ 17th anniversary.  Read Article 

Miniature Sensor Detects Spectral Signature via Optoelectronic Interface
A team at Aalto University combined miniaturized hardware with intelligent algorithms to create a microscopic spectral sensor that can accurately identify a myriad of materials. The work of the researchers could make it possible for industries like health care, food safety, and transportation to implement miniaturized spectroscopy, using everyday devices, for various applications.  Read Article 

Quantum Squeezing Boosts Frequency Comb Sensitivity for Rapid Detection
Optical frequency comb lasers are used to detect toxic airborne substances ranging from methane leaks to the COVID-19 virus. Rapid detection can protect everyone in the vicinity of the leak from harm.  Read Article 

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