Deep learning predicts viral infections
Using fluoresence images from live cells, researchers have trained an artificial neural network to reliably recognize cells that are infected by adenoviruses or herpes viruses.
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Graphene ‘camera’ captures images of beating heart
Scientists have captured the real-time electrical activity of a beating heart, using a sheet of graphene to record an optical image of the faint electric fields generated by the rhythmic firing of the heart's muscle cells.
Neural networks speed up holographic imaging
Researchers have developed a holographic technique that can rapidly reconstruct microscopic images of samples with up to 50-fold acceleration compared to existing methods.
Imaging technique to improve bioprinted implants
Scientists have developed a new microscopic imaging approach to take a closer look at 3D printing for developing future patient implants, as well as improved disease modelling and drug screening.
Bionics: better hearing with optical cochlear implants
Scientists at The German Primate Center want to use genetic engineering methods to improve cochlear implants.
Tiny implant for imaging of brain activity
Researchers used nanophotonic technology to develop a brain-implantable tool that can aid in the optical imaging of brain activity.
PEAR: setting nano-imaging in motion
We spoke with Prof. Dominic Zerulla, whose company PEARlabs is developing an imaging technique that sets out to push the boundaries once more – by looking at in-vivo nano-scale processes in motion.
AI, holographic microscopy beat scientists at analyzing immunotherapy
AI is helping researchers decipher images from a new holographic microscopy technique needed to investigate a key process in cancer immunotherapy “live” as it takes place.
Breast cancer-on-a-chip tests immunotherapy drugs
Researchers have successfully designed and tested a system for rapid testing of large numbers of potential immunotherapy drugs.
Genome-editing tool TALEN outperforms CRISPR-Cas9
Experiments revealed that TALEN is up to five times more efficient than CRISPR-Cas9 in parts of the genome that are densely packed.
Human enzymes biodegrade graphene quantum dots
Researchers have shown that graphene quantum dots – a form of graphene with applications in both diagnostics and therapy – are biodegradable by two enzymes found in the human body.
A new way to deliver drugs through the skin
Scientists have showed that applying "temporal pressure" to the skin of mice can create a new way to deliver drugs.
Smart algorithm analyses whole brain vasculature
Scientists have developed a technique for visualising the structures of all the brain's blood vessels including any pathological changes.
Microscopy: AI converts 2D images into 3D
Researchers have devised a technique that extends the capabilities of fluorescence microscopy, which allows scientists to precisely label parts of living cells and tissue with dyes that glow under special lighting.
Deep learning takes fluorescence microscopy into super resolution
UCLA-led team produces images on a laptop that match the quality of those from high-end equipment.
Using VR to study the neuroscience of hearing
Cool tools for scientists: Researchers view cells for hearing in 3D using virtual reality