We need to fund research on post-partum psychosis. We need infrastructure to support new parents.
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Rita Strack
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Halotag--not just for subcellular imaging!! A PET reporter ligand for quantitative imaging of gene expression in the brain | Nature Biomedical Engineering share.google/36uixewsHrYW...
A PET reporter ligand for quantitative imaging of gene expression in the brain - Nature Biomedical EngineeringA small-molecule fluorine-18 HaloTag ligand optimized for entry into the brain and covalent retention at the reporter provides a tool for non-invasive positron emission tomography quantification of gene expression in mouse models.share.googleReally proud of this issue, especially the editorial! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Design with women in mind - Nature Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical engineers are poised to meet urgent unmet needs in women’s health. We share our excitement about research in women’s health and our plans to champion such advances in our pages.www.nature.comNature Biomedical EngineeringHappy to announce our July issue is live! www.nature.com/natbiomedeng... Please check out our editorial on biomedical engineering for women's health.
Going to BMES later this year? Abstracts are still open for the 2026 LatinXinBME Symposium! mailchi.mp/latinxinbme/...
deadline for the LatinXinBME Symposium abstract submission has been extended!mailchi.mpI was just on my soapbox the other day about how important science journalism is. Now more than ever.
The Open Notebook“Science journalism is not just about explaining science. It is about showing how science matters for our lives, our decisions, and our shared future, as well as how it's a source of awe and joy,” writes @siricarpenter.bsky.social in our new book’s intro.
At least we still have people at the FDA that can do this?
ReutersFDA says sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for cyclospora reut.rs/4wf6n5w
Back home now from what was a wonderful GRC on Biophotonics in Biology and Medicine! Bates College was picturesque (#dormlife) and it was a great mix of photonics, microscopy, and spectroscopy for both basic research and clinical application. Here is a thread of key takeaways in no particular order.
Another impressive iteration of the RUSH mesoscope share.google/lncIUJDgGLph...
High numerical aperture confocal volumetric mesoscope reveals mesoscale subcellular dynamics in vivo - Nature BiotechnologyVolumetric mesoscale imaging reveals subcellular immune dynamics in different mammalian organs.share.googleWonshik Choi gave a talk last night at the biophotonics GRC that actually blew my mind. It covered the past ~10 years of work in his lab systematically trying to understand and correct for light scattering. I recommend reading his papers! This one is particularly strong imho doi.org/10.1038/s414...
Tracing multiple scattering trajectories for deep optical imaging in scattering media - Nature CommunicationsDeep imaging in complex scattering media is hindered by multiple light scattering. Here, the authors proposed a method to trace multiple scattering trajectories in situ using a recorded reflection mat...doi.orgReally excited to speak at the GRS and lead a session at the GRC for Optics and Photonics in Medicine and Biology starting this weekend! For me it will be a great mix of friends from the microscopy community and new faces. The line up is incredible. www.grc.org/optics-and-p...
2026 Optics and Photonics in Medicine and Biology Conference GRCThe 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Optics and Photonics in Medicine and Biology will be held in Lewiston, Maine. Apply today to reserve your spot.www.grc.orgBiotech’s digital twin dilemma | Nature Biotechnology www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Biotech’s digital twin dilemma - Nature BiotechnologyFrom virtual patients to simulated cells and organs-on-chips, digital twins are forecasting disease and guiding drug development. Scientists now must figure out how to define, validate and deploy thes...www.nature.comYes, we need more studies of this type! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Robust but independent sex differences in human brain function, structure, and behavior - Nature CommunicationsAlthough robust sex differences exist in human brain function, anatomy, and behavior, these traits are largely independent. A sex-typical brain function does not necessarily translate to sex-typical b...www.nature.comLaura HelmuthMale brains and female brains are all just human brains.