The ‘omics revolution has profoundly changed our ability to characterize cells 1. In 2020, Nature Methods has crowned spatially resolved transcriptomics as Method of the Year 2. This method puts ...

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In spectroscopic analysis, the development of cost-effective handheld infrared spectrometers has revolutionized monitoring ...

A research team led by Prof. Lyu Bo from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has improved the diagnostic accuracy of X-ray Crystal Spectroscopy (XCS) and ...

The study revealed four key mechanisms by which oxygen isotopes affect Raman signals, providing a foundation for more ...

The updated MEMS‑FPI modules introduce design enhancements that improve measurement stability and spectral clarity. These ...

What’s the story behind DNA melting temperature analysis? UV-Visible absorption spectroscopy can be used to assess the characteristics of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a naturally occurring polymer ...

ISS involves the bombardment of a surface with a beam of ions, typically noble gas ions like helium or neon, under vacuum conditions. When these ions collide with the sample surface, they are either ...

Elemental spectroscopy is a method employed to examine in-service fluid samples such as engine oil or hydraulic fluid, to determine the presence and quantity of different substances. This approach ...

Butter is a dairy product made by churning milk or cream to separate the butterfat from the buttermilk. It is one segment of the dairy market that includes milk and milk-based products. Domestic ...

XPS relies on the photoelectric effect, where irradiating a material with X-rays causes the emission of core electrons. The kinetic energy of these emitted electrons is measured, which can be directly ...

While many people often use spectroscopy and spectrometry interchangeably, there are some subtle differences in their exact meanings and the associated experimental techniques they are used to ...