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A curated round-up of recent advances in the life sciences — neuroscience, tissue imaging, histology and laboratory instrumentation — gathered from leading journals and institutions worldwide.
Cortical thickness changes precede high levels of amyloid by at least 7 years
Longitudinal MRI shows the cortex becomes relatively thicker years before amyloid rises — a potential early imaging marker for Alzheimer’s disease.
Source: Nature NeuroscienceSingle-neuron mapping with functional, structural and molecular resolution
Using optical imaging, scientists achieved integrated ‘function-structure-molecule’ analysis of single neurons for the first time.
Source: CellFirst whole-life brain atlas of cynomolgus monkeys
Researchers mapped the complete lifespan brain atlas of the cynomolgus monkey, revealing new insights into brain ageing.
Source: CellChemiluminescence-based super-resolution imaging
A new approach uses light generated by chemical reactions for super-resolution imaging, removing dependence on external light sources.
Source: NatureAdult hippocampal neurogenesis continues into later life
A landmark study challenges the long-held view that the adult brain stops producing new neurons, even in later decades of life.
Source: NatureLow-cost 3D microscope captures high-resolution tissue images
A new microscope design lets inexpensive systems produce high-resolution 3D images of tissue.
Source: Columbia UniversityFLATMuS: a two-photon imaging tool for brain wiring
A new two-photon imaging approach gives researchers a clearer view of how neurons are connected across the brain.
Source: The Rockefeller UniversityDeep-learning triage of 3D pathology datasets
Deep learning helps triage large 3D pathology datasets, making comprehensive and efficient pathologist assessments more practical.
Source: Nature Biomedical EngineeringAI in whole-slide image cancer histopathology
A review of the state of the art and regulatory-approved AI solutions for whole-slide image cancer pathology.
Source: Frontiers in Digital HealthTwo-photon fluorescence lifetime microscope captures brain dynamics
A high-throughput two-photon fluorescence lifetime microscope enables high-resolution imaging of dynamic activity in the living brain.
Source: SIAT, Chinese Academy of Sciences3D-printed brain matrices for guided sectioning
Researchers used photogrammetry and 3D printing to create brain-surface models and custom matrices that guide precise sectioning.
Source: Journal of Neuroscience MethodsAI-enhanced 3D pathology platform visualises tumours in 30 minutes
A new AI-enhanced 3D pathology platform gives a rapid, three-dimensional view of tumour microstructure for faster diagnosis.
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