Researchers have been able to demonstrate the feasibility of high-speed, high-resolution optical identification of individual converted DNA bases as they translocate through solid state nanopores .

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered a new method for predicting--with up to 99% accuracy-—the fate of stem cells.

Pharmaceutical companies produce millions of tablets, capsules, caplets, and gels each month, each of which must be carefully scrutinized before being packed up and shipped to distributors.

Cataracts develop in the crystalline lens of the eye and occur for a number of reasons include diabetes, hypertension, and advanced age.

Jenoptik Optical Systems and Dagesh F.K. announced that their joint venture JENOPTIK OptiSys Ltd. has won its first volume order for assembly and test of systems for preventive diagnostics from a maker of ophthalmologic medical instrumentation.

 Guardian Technologies International has joined forces with Prior Scientific and Olympus Soft Imaging to create and accelerate the integration of Guardian's SM TBDx software into an automated sputum microscopy system for detecting tuberculosis.