April 4th 2024
Scientists in Poland recently tested how multidimensional discriminant analysis and reflectance spectroscopy can help identify species within fungi strains.
Gulf Coast Conference: Kevin Schug Discusses Predicting Gas Phase Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectra
October 25th 2023At the 2023 Gulf Coast Conference, Spectroscopy spoke with Kevin Schug of the University of Texas at Arlington, about predicting gas phase vacuum ultraviolet spectra using machine learning. This interview was one of four conducted live at GCC 2023.
Study Explores Interaction Between 2-Phenylquinoline-polyamine Conjugate and Bovine Serum Albumin
August 21st 2023Researchers used a multi-faceted approach that combined UV-visible, fluorescence, and circular dichronism spectroscopy to study the interaction between a newly synthesized 2-phenylquinoline-polyamine conjugate (QPC) and bovine serum albumin (BSA).
Polaritons and What They Can Do: Talking With 2023 Coblentz Award Winner Wei Xiong
August 16th 2023This year’s recipient of the Coblentz Award, Wei Xiong of the University of California, San Diego, is being honored for his work. Spectroscopy spoke to Xiong about his work and his feelings about receiving this award.
Unveiling the DNA Binding Mechanism of Anticancer Pt Complex
July 6th 2023Researchers delve into the interaction between calf thymus DNA and an anticancer platinum (Pt) complex, uncovering its binding mechanism through spectroscopy and molecular dynamic simulations, offering valuable knowledge for future therapeutic advancements.
Scientists Pioneer Advanced Method for Assessing Lipid Peroxidation
June 26th 2023Scientists have developed an innovative method combining response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial intelligence network (AIN) to accurately estimate malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, a crucial biomarker for lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress measurement.
Technological Analysis of Glazed Tiles Unearthed from Bao’ensi in Nanjing
June 23rd 2023UV-Vis-NIR can be used to understand how ancient buildings were constructed. Here, a UV-Vis-NIR and EDXRF spectrophotometer were used to analyze glazed tiles that comprised a historical site built in Ancient China.
Modeling the Structure, Vibrational, and UV-vis Absorbance Spectra of the Rubrofusarin Molecule
May 1st 2023Scientists have conducted a theoretical study on the rubrofusarin molecule, analyzing its structure, vibrational and UV-vis absorbance spectra, and discussing the impact of solvents on its properties, with implications for understanding the characteristics of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), a fungal disease that affects cereal crops.
A Survey of Basic Instrument Components Used in Spectroscopy, Part 2: Optical Materials and Designs
June 1st 2022In this second part of this four-part series on spectroscopy instrument components, we take a closer look at optical components or subassemblies used for vibrational spectroscopy instruments.
Exploring the Potential of the Yb(III) (HE)4 Complex for Oncotherapy Using UV-vis Spectroscopy
June 1st 2021Evaluation of the UV-vis spectra of the reaction product of ytterbium (III) with hematoxylin (HE) indicates the formation of a rare earth complex that further reacts with marine mammal DNA, indicating the potential that this complex may have anti-tumor properties.