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Micro-CT of Dental Samples for Forensic Analysis

This article explains how micro-ct of dental samples can help determine the time since death or post-mortem interval (PMI).

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 24 Feb 2020

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Noradrenergic Neurons

This article discusses using MRI of Noradrenergic Neurons to define their role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 24 Feb 2020

Comparing Root Canal Removal Techniques with Micro-CT

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From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 20 Feb 2020

Micro Computed Tomography for Muscle Mass Evaluation

This research suggests that quantitative analysis of muscle mass and wastage is possible using micro-CT and a metallic contrast agent.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 20 Feb 2020

Low-Dose PET/CT Reduces Radiation Dose Exposure in Preclinical Research

In this case study, a low-dose PET/CT scanner was tested in preclinical research. The reduced radiation dose exposure benefitted the animals and operators.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 20 Feb 2020

NMR Techniques for Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs)

This article outlines some of the newly developed NMR techniques for detecting amino acid residues such as proline in Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs).

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 20 Feb 2020

Multiplex Assay to Identify T-Cell Subsets and Measure Activation

T cells play a critical role in adaptive immune responses, so being able to identify T cell subsets and measure activation is important.

From Sartorius 20 Feb 2020

Novel NMR Bioreactor Identifies Naturally-derived Drug Candidates

A group of European researchers has invented a new method to synthesize and screen modified natural products in an NMR-tube bioreactor.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 18 Feb 2020

What are the Mechanical Testing Methods for Vascular Stents?

Vascular stents are a critical medical device for heart disease patients. Find out more about the mechanical testing methods and recommended equipment.

From ADMET 14 Feb 2020

Using SNPs and STRs for Human Identification

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and short tandem repeats (STRs) can be simultaneously sequenced in one test for human identification.

From Verogen, Inc. 11 Feb 2020

Next-Generation Sequencing Workflow for Severely Degraded DNA

Degraded DNA is a distinct challenge in forensics. This article examines a workflow for parallel sequencing of severely degraded DNA.

From Verogen, Inc. 11 Feb 2020

Producing the Most Information from Criminal Casework Samples

Next-generation sequencing solutions allow crime laboratories to produce the most information from criminal casework samples, greatly enhancing forensics.

From Verogen, Inc. 11 Feb 2020

What Modern Forensic DNA Testing Capabilities Are Available?

As DNA testing capabilities have expanded to offer greater biological evidence, we should ask what are modern forensic DNA testing capabilities?

From Verogen, Inc. 11 Feb 2020

Human Identification from DNA

Multi-application sequencing solutions to advance beyond the DNA profile to human identification.

From Verogen, Inc. 11 Feb 2020

Case Study: First NGS Resolved Case Leading to Conviction

Resolving a landmark case in the Netherlands Dr. Peter de Knijff explains how NGS was used to resolved this difficult case leading to a conviction.

From Verogen, Inc. 11 Feb 2020

Identifying American Lagers with NMR Spectroscopy

In this case study, researchers examined the differences between standard and premium American lagers with 1H NMR, achieving 100% accuracy.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 11 Feb 2020

An Overview of Disaster Victim Identification

When other methods fail to provide conclusive results, genetic analysis can be used to for disaster victim identification.

From Verogen, Inc. 11 Feb 2020

DNA Identification in Challenging Missing Persons Cases

Presenting a great challenge to law enforcement, new DNA identification technology can help tackle old and challenging missing persons cases.

From Verogen, Inc. 11 Feb 2020

EPR Spectroscopy is Expanding our Knowledge of Parkinson's Disease

Researchers are uncovering the dynamics of alpha-synuclein in healthy people and people with Parkinson’s disease using EPR spectroscopy.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 6 Feb 2020

Current Gene Delivery Applications and Potential

Gene delivery research is reshaping potential treatment options for a range of applications including cancers, genetic disease and chronic conditions.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 6 Feb 2020