All Imaging & Diagnostics articles – Page 2
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ArticleAdvancing disease biomarker research with EV multiplex profiling
Vanitha Margan, Global Product Manager for Bio-Plex Multiplex Immunoassays at Bio-Rad Laboratories, reveals how multiplexing is being used to realise the full potential of extracellular vesicles in disease monitoring.
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ArticleTackling the organ shortage through vascular bioengineering
Frontier Bio’s vascular bioengineering research connects tissue modelling with graft development to advance regenerative medicine and drug discovery.
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NewsBacterial traces discovered within gliomas and brain metastases
Scientists have discovered active bacterial traces inside brain tumours, overturning assumptions about the brain’s sterility and opening up new possibilities for understanding – and potentially treating – gliomas and brain metastases.
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ArticleMaking science run at the speed of thought: the reality of AI in drug discovery – Part 1
Everyone talks about AI speeding up drug discovery, but Eric Ma explains why, without clean data and statistical discipline, it can actually do the opposite.
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ArticleResetting retinal networks with a gene-agnostic approach
What if treating blindness did not mean fixing a single faulty gene? Find out how modifier gene therapy is designed to protect vision by targeting broader retinal pathways.
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NewsNext-gen MRI agents improve stability and effectiveness
Scientists have developed a new class of MRI contrast agents that are both more stable and 30 percent more effective than previous designs.
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NewsAlzheimer’s may disrupt fat tissue and raise metabolic disease risk
Researchers have discovered that Alzheimer’s may disrupt communication between nerves and blood vessels in fat tissue which could explain why people with Alzheimer’s are often diagnosed with heart disease and metabolic problems.
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ArticleIL-2 and GLP-1 receptor agonist combination tackles neuroinflammation
Can targeting both regulatory and inflammatory pathways change how we treat neurodegenerative disease? Coya Therapeutics is testing that idea with its IL-2 and GLP-1 receptor agonist combination.
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ReportLab Automation: Where Discovery Scales
Automation now plays a central role in discovery. From self-driving laboratories to real-time bioprocessing, this report explores how data-driven systems improve reproducibility, speed decisions and make scale achievable across research and development.
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NewsNew blood test detects Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
Scientists have developed two rapid and affordable blood tests that can detect early markers of Alzheimer’s disease – potentially decades before symptoms appear.
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ArticleWhat’s changing in cancer drug discovery – and why it matters now
Take part in a live Q&A with oncology experts as they explore the scientific advances driving cancer drug discovery.
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NewsCRISPR epigenetic ‘switch’ provides new way to control memory
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that flipping an epigenetic ‘switch’ in memory cells can directly control whether a memory is expressed or silenced, offering new insights into how memories are stored and potentially altered.
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NewsSwallowable bioluminescent pill detects early signs of gut ischaemia
Scientists have developed an ingestible, light-emitting capsule that can detect life-threatening intestinal blood flow problems in their earliest stages. The device could offer doctors a faster and less invasive way to diagnose acute mesenteric ischaemia.
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NewsNew PET tracer could lead to better ALS and Alzheimer’s diagnosis
New preclinical data on ACI-19626, a first-in-class PET tracer for imaging TDP-43 pathology, shows potential to greatly improve early diagnosis and treatment of multiple neurodegenerative diseases.
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NewsBrain’s circHomer1 RNA offers insights for future neurological treatments
A circular RNA called circHomer1 has been found to play a vital role in forming and adjusting synapses in developing mouse brains, revealing an overlooked mechanism that helps visual neurons respond to changes in sensory input.
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ArticleBuilding reliable organoid models for human-relevant drug discovery
Organoids are changing the landscape of biomedical research, with automation and AI driving new levels of consistency, scalability and human relevance. Aaron Risinger of Molecular Devices discusses how these technologies are advancing precision medicine – and the challenges that remain.
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NewsSPIRAL device offers safer, smarter drug delivery to the brain
Scientists have created a flexible brain implant, called SPIRAL, capable of delivering drugs to multiple regions with pinpoint accuracy.
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NewsImproving brain resilience: Rab proteins and future treatments
New research has discovered how Rab proteins control the delivery of critical supplies to strengthen neural connections, providing researchers with important insights into memory formation and potential strategies for Alzheimer’s resilience.
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NewsHow nanocarriers and VLPs are uniting to fight cancer
Innovations in nanomedicine are merging to redefine precision oncology. From virus-like particles to magnetic nanoparticles, integrated delivery systems are showing powerful potential for new, targeted cancer treatments.
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ArticleEye movements as objective biomarkers: accelerating CNS drug development
Measuring disease progression remains one of the biggest hurdles in CNS drug development. Eye movements, now trackable with just a laptop and webcam, are emerging as a sensitive and scalable biomarker that could transform how trials are designed and therapies reach patients.