Watching Blood Flow with OCT

Watching Blood Flow with OCT

Rate and extent of blood perfusion in tissue could be measured in real time with optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Testing Chromium's Mettle

Testing Chromium's Mettle

Chromium has no nutritional benefits according to a study of its biological effects by researchers at the University of Alabama, USA

Nano Virus Detector

Nano Virus Detector

Detecting lethal viruses in blood samples at airports and other public places could help halt epidemics

Marking Biomarkers

Marking Biomarkers

Activity-based reporter developed that will be useful for monitoring autotaxin (ATX) activity in biological fluids and for inhibitor screening

A Labor of Love

A Labor of Love

Tiny strands of genetic material known as microRNAs could act together with natural hormones to reduce the risk of premature births

Unexpected Pollutants

Unexpected Pollutants

Metallic particles present in a firework, which are released in its smoke when it explodes, could pose a health risk, particularly to asthmatics