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Transforming Vision Correction Using the Versatile Spiral Diopter Lens

A spiral-shaped lens that keeps a sharp focus at various distances and in diverse light situations has been created by researchers.

9 Feb 2024

Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT) in a Living Subject

A recent study investigating the application of Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT) in a living subject for the first time was published by researchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences.

22 Jan 2024

Photoacoustic Imaging Improves Malignant Ovarian Lesion Diagnosis

No screening test can aid in the early identification of ovarian cancer, which is the deadliest malignancy of the female reproductive system.

7 Dec 2023

High-Resolution Imaging for Heart Development Research

Dynamic cell tracking is a fundamental requirement for modeling cellular interactions during organ formation, such as the heart.

31 Oct 2023

Using Laser Speckle Imaging to Provide Early Warning for Hemorrhages During Labor

A wearable optical device for early detection of hemorrhage during labor or after childbirth has been developed by scientists.

22 Sep 2023

Schistoscope: Powering Rapid and Accurate Detection of Schistosoma haematobium Eggs

Across the globe, schistosomiasis is considered a parasitic disease affecting millions and it poses a considerable public health and economic burden, especially in impoverished regions.

8 Aug 2023

Photon-Counting CT Enhances Assessment of Lung Structure and Function

According to a study published in Radiology, new CT technology enables a thorough, concurrent evaluation of lung anatomy and function, something that is not feasible with regular CT.

12 Jul 2023

FBS-IDT Reveals the Protein Secondary Structure of the Intracellular Tau Fibrils

Tau aggregates have been a notable form of amyloid protein and hence have turned into a main focus of research for unveiling the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration.

21 Jun 2023

Novel Composite Proven Efficient in Cancer Treatment

At the little-explored intersection of organic and inorganic chemistry, a new material made could not only allow highly powerful solar panels but could also guide the next generation of cancer treatments.

13 Jun 2023