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BioPhotonics Newsletter — Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Molecular Guided Raman Spectroscopy, and more… (9/18/2024)

BioPhotonics Newsletter — Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Molecular Guided Raman Spectroscopy, and more…
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024



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.
 
Optical Parametric Amplifiers: The Workhorse of Time-Resolved Studies
Optical Parametric Amplifiers: The Workhorse of Time-Resolved Studies

Scientific techniques, such as time-resolved spectroscopy and fluorescence, which contribute to advancements in biochemistry and biology applications, all require light that is tuned to very precise wavelengths. Many experimental situations rely on femtosecond tunable pulses with energy levels supported by the combination of chirped-pulse amplification and nonlinear conversion processes. Technical improvements to the instrumentation addressing these needs have resulted in compact solutions that can be integrated into a variety of life sciences experiments.  Read Article 
Engineering with DNA: Molecular Structure Guides Raman Spectroscopy
Engineering with DNA: Molecular Structure Guides Raman Spectroscopy

In biomedical applications, in which the target analyte is often at nanomolar or picomolar concentrations, the effectiveness of Raman spectroscopy is limited. Furthermore, in biological milieus, distinguishing the vibrational signatures of target molecules from other Raman-active molecules can be challenging. Beyond the conventional label-free modality, several strategies have been adopted to overcome the limitations of the inherently weak Raman effect, of which surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy remains the most widely used.  Read Article 
Optogenetics Identifies Sugar Regulating Pancreatic Cells
Optogenetics Identifies Sugar Regulating Pancreatic Cells

An international team led by Professor Nikolay Ninov at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden, part of Dresden University of Technology, used optogenetics to analyze transparent fish pancreases to understand how the body controls blood sugar. They found a special group of “first responder” cells in the pancreas that are crucial for triggering blood sugar response.  Read Article 
 
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Lumedica Inc. - OQ LabScope 3.0 Bench-Top OCT System OQ LabScope 3.0 Bench-Top OCT System

Lumedica Inc.
The OQ LabScope 3.0 is a compact bench-top SD-OCT imaging system tailored for biomedical research and industrial inspection. Starting at $11,995, it includes acquisition and visualization software, making it an affordable choice for researchers and engineers. Lumedica is dedicated to delivering innovative and scalable OCT solutions.

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Applied Scientific Instrumentation Inc. - RM-1250 GEN II STAGE RM-1250 GEN II STAGE

Applied Scientific Instrumentation Inc.
The RM-1250 XY stage is the culmination of designing and manufacturing automated XY stages for demanding customers. A flat top, flat bottom, and multiple mounting configurations make it easy for laboratories and manufacturers to integrate it into existing systems. No detail went unexamined in the design of the RM-1250 Gen II.

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Sutter Instrument Company - NAN™ Open-Design Microscope NAN™ Open-Design Microscope

Sutter Instrument Company
The Sutter Instrument NAN™ is a focusing-nosepiece microscope designed for electrophysiology and material science. The microscope frame has been reimagined around Sutter manipulator gantry stands, which allows for many possible configurations to match bespoke application needs. The microscope can be configured with a single filter cube or a complete Olympus epi-illuminator, binocular or trinocular head, various transmitted light LEDs, and with OCC or IR-DIC.

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HUBNER Photonics GmbH - New Orange Laser for mCherry, mKate2 and AF594 New Orange Laser for mCherry, mKate2 and AF594

HUBNER Photonics GmbH
HÜBNER Photonics announces the addition of 594 nm to the Cobolt 06-01 Series of modulated lasers. The 06-DPL 594 nm, with 100 mW, can be directly modulated in either digital or analogue modulation up to 50 kHz, making it ideal for exciting the red fluorophores often used in optogenetics and other bioimaging applications.

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Etaluma Inc. - LS850 Fully Automated Microscope LS850 Fully Automated Microscope

Etaluma Inc.
The LS850 Microscope is the latest generation of our fully automated three-channel flagship model and offers the latest advances in optics, cameras, throughput, and user flexibility delivering image quality, motion speed, illumination, and software flexibility.

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Lens-Free Fluorometer Can Monitor Water Quality in Low-Resource Settings
Researchers from the Phutung Research Institute, the University of São Paulo, and the University of York showed that a lensless fluorometer is generally better than a lensed system for monitoring unsafe bacteria levels in water.  Read Article 

Squishy Lasers Could Reveal Secrets of Cell Growth
Researchers at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Cologne have developed lasers that they have described as “squishy.” These devices could help solve the biological mysteries behind the development of embryos and cancerous tumors.  Read Article 

Optical Magnetometers Measure Indicators of Potential Disease
A wearable optical device that records activity in the autonomic nervous system could provide medical professionals with a tool for detecting early signs of physical stress. The device is based on ventral cervical magnetoneurography, a method that uses magnetic field sensors to trace and visualize neural activity along peripheral nerves and identify cervical nerve firing noninvasively in real time.  Read Article 

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Raman Spectroscopy and Mohs Surgery for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Raman Spectroscopy and Atopic Dermatitis, Laser Damage Threshold in Dermatology, OCT for Dermatology Applications, and AI and Imaging in Dermatology

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