New Instrument Will Uncover Structure and Chemical Composition on Sub-Cell Scale | Research Horizons

A new imaging instrument able to simultaneously study both the surface of a biological sample and its chemical composition is the goal of a three-year, $1.2 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) research award. Combining information from analysis of the chemical composition and physical structure of the surface of cells, tissues and even individual biomolecules inside the cells could provide a new way to study tumor growth, disease progression, cell function, and other key issues. Bioengineering and Bioscience Electronics and Nanotechnology