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Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between radiation (electromagnetic radiation, or light, as well as particle radiation) and matter.

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Study finds certain metals, especially Copper and Chromium, adversely affect female fertility, while Zinc shows a protective effect, highlighting potential environmental factors in global fertility decline.

7 Feb 2024

Teenage bullying linked to lower brain glutamate, early psychosis symptoms

Researchers have found that adolescents being bullied by their peers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and in turn experience lower levels of a key neurotransmitter in a part of the brain involved in regulating emotions.

5 Feb 2024

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk of lung, colorectal, and breast cancers, showcasing beneficial metabolic changes through a comprehensive metabolomics investigation.

4 Feb 2024

Sweat tattoos: UMass Amherst develops skin-friendly monitors for health insights

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have received an award to develop a new type of sweat monitor that can be applied to the skin just like a temporary tattoo and assess the molecules present, such as cortisol.

25 Jan 2024

Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health

A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

16 Jan 2024

New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment

Metabolite-drug-fungal interactions in the fungal meningitis pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans.

16 Jan 2024

Revolutionary transparent graphene microelectrodes enhance brain imaging and stimulation

The decoding of single-cell and average neural activities from surface potentials.

15 Jan 2024

Protein secrets revealed: Single-molecule spectroscopy ushers in era of personalized medicine

Infrared vibrational spectrum of a single protein is observed using advanced measurement techniques based on near-field optical microscopy.

9 Jan 2024

Causal effects of lipids, lipoproteins, and other metabolites on blood pressure

The causal effects of lipoprotein particles, lipids, and other metabolites on blood pressure (BP).

9 Jan 2024

New peptide library paves the way for targeting elusive cancer factor MYC

Researchers developed a second-generation NTB bicyclic peptide library, identifying NT-B2R, a peptide that effectively targets MYC, a key factor in most human cancers, demonstrating its potential in inhibiting MYC transcription activities and cancer cell proliferation.

8 Jan 2024

Long COVID's hidden toll: How does post-exertional malaise affect skeletal muscles?

Study investigates the pathophysiology of post-exertional malaise in long COVID patients, revealing skeletal muscle changes, exercise capacity reduction, metabolic disturbances, and tissue alterations.

8 Jan 2024

Portable light technique pinpoints brain activity for object recognition

The brain is not only the most complex organ of the human body, but also one of the most difficult to study.

8 Jan 2024

Genomic analysis of uncultured bacteria from patients identifies more than thirty new species

Unknown germs are a common occurrence in hospitals. Researchers at the University of Basel have spent many years collecting and analyzing them.

8 Jan 2024

Targeted ocular spectroscopy shines new light on retinal health

Study demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted ocular fluorescence spectroscopy for analyzing the eye fundus, offering potential advancements in diagnosing and treating eye diseases.

1 Jan 2024

Visual-motor illusion enhances motor performance and early-stage learning

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University showed that visual aids which create the illusion of movement, like a screen placed in front of one's hand showing the hand move, can improve motor performance and the early stages of motor learning.

26 Dec 2023

Research reveals how "forever chemicals" damage DNA at the molecular level

Recent research published in the journal Eco-Environment & Health (Volume 2, 2023) reveals groundbreaking insights into how typical PFAAs accelerate the degradation of DNA.

26 Dec 2023

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

A study conducted by pre-PhD researcher Pablo S. Valera and recently published in PNAS demonstrates the potential of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to explore metabolites secreted by cancer cells in cancer research.

18 Dec 2023

Rapid identification of disease-causing bacteria using Raman spectroscopy

Study in BioRisk explores the use of Raman spectroscopy for rapid identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria causing serious human diseases, demonstrating its potential as a quick and efficient diagnostic tool.

14 Dec 2023

Glycan analysis holds promise for early diagnosis of various cancers

In the future, a little saliva may be enough to detect an incipient cancer. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an effective way to interpret the changes in sugar molecules that occur in cancer cells.

13 Dec 2023

Small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy

In this interview, Kevin Broadbelt of Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses the small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Portable and Handheld Raman Spectroscopy 11 Dec 2023

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Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Teenage bullying linked to lower brain glutamate, early psychosis symptoms

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Sweat tattoos: UMass Amherst develops skin-friendly monitors for health insights

Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health

New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment

Revolutionary transparent graphene microelectrodes enhance brain imaging and stimulation

Protein secrets revealed: Single-molecule spectroscopy ushers in era of personalized medicine

Causal effects of lipids, lipoproteins, and other metabolites on blood pressure

New peptide library paves the way for targeting elusive cancer factor MYC

Long COVID's hidden toll: How does post-exertional malaise affect skeletal muscles?

Portable light technique pinpoints brain activity for object recognition

Genomic analysis of uncultured bacteria from patients identifies more than thirty new species

Targeted ocular spectroscopy shines new light on retinal health

Visual-motor illusion enhances motor performance and early-stage learning

Research reveals how "forever chemicals" damage DNA at the molecular level

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

Rapid identification of disease-causing bacteria using Raman spectroscopy

Glycan analysis holds promise for early diagnosis of various cancers

Small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy

How do mass spectrometry and omics impact neurosciences?

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