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Cell Tracking for Early Skin Cancer Detection
Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is increasing. In the US, melanoma is one of the most common cancers among young adults. However, if the disease is caught early, then it can be cured. A research team, led by Dr Robert Judson-Torres, is tracking single cells when studying melanoma at an early stage.
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Replacing animal experiments with advanced cell culture studies
Tests on animals are routinely used in many research areas, including pre-clinical drug development and testing of chemicals and cosmetics. Today, there is a growing interest in developing alternatives to research methods that involves living animals, and also to replace animal derived components used in different kind of products.
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New Publication shows Advantages of using HoloMonitor® for Cell Movement Assessment
Understanding of cell movements is essential in many aspects of cell biology research, and crucial not least in cancer research.
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A study of cancer cells by digital holographic imaging, fluorescence and a combination thereof
Digital holographic imaging is a label-free, non-toxic quantitative method that can be used for single cell analysis for a long time period. Sofia Kamlund, PhD, Lund University and Phase Holographic Imaging, has used this method in her thesis Not all those who wander are lost – A Study of Cancer Cells by Digital Holographic Imaging, Fluorescence and a combination there of. The technique allows the researcher to follow changes over time and evaluate cell response on living cells.
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A Change of Measure – PHI Distributor Meeting
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Prostate Cancer Research in Movember
Globally, prostate cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer in men and the fourth most commonly occurring cancer overall. This video shows Etoposide treated DU 145 prostate cancer cells undergoing programed cell death, apoptosis.
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