Biomedical & Life Science
Biomedical and life sciences spectroscopy provides researchers with powerful tools for studying biological materials, biomolecules, and the processes occurring within living systems. StellarNet spectroscopy systems support research involving proteins, cells, tissues, biological samples, biomaterials, and biosensors. Raman and SERS spectroscopy provide molecular information for biomolecular analysis and biosensing, while UV-VIS, fluorescence, and NIR spectroscopy enable absorbance, optical, and physiological measurements across a wide range of life science applications. From fundamental biological research and tissue analysis to biosensing and emerging optical diagnostics, StellarNet provides flexible spectroscopy tools for biomedical and life sciences research.
Featured Articles
Raman Microscopy for Early Colorectal Cancer Detection
Early detection is critical in improving outcomes for colorectal cancer, creating a need for sensitive methods that can identify subtle changes in tissue. This research explores how Raman microscopy can characterize biochemical differences in colorectal tissue, demonstrating the potential of molecular-level spectral information for early cancer detection research.
Optical Spectroscopy for Skin Lesion Classification
Optical spectroscopy offers a non-invasive way to investigate differences between healthy and abnormal tissue. This application explores how spectral measurements and machine learning can be used to classify skin lesions, highlighting the potential of spectroscopy as a rapid tool for supporting research into skin cancer detection and tissue analysis.
Wearable NIR Spectroscopy for Monitoring Brain Activity
Could NIR spectroscopy move brain activity monitoring beyond the laboratory? This project from Vladimir Pozdin and Alper Bozkurt combines NIR light sources, optical sensing, onboard electronics, and wireless connectivity into a compact wearable system for real-time monitoring of physiological responses associated with cognitive activity.
Customer Research & Publications
Layer-by-layer characterizations of protein complexes by surface plasmon resonance enhanced Raman system – detection of heparin-platelet factor IV complexes as an example
Chia-Ling Chiang, Nan-Fu Chiu, Jian-Hong Yang, Dan-Jing Chang, Chii-Wann Lin Abstract Although nanostructure-based strategies for Raman signal enhancement can effectively enhance the signal, they...
Raman Microscopy in Early Colorectal Cancer Detection
Colorectal cancer remains one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and early detection is key to improving patient outcomes. Traditional colonoscopy methods, while effective, are invasive and...
Customer Application Spotlight: Fluorescence spectroscopy as a novel tool in hematological diagnostics
Nugzar Gomidze, Lali Kalandadze, Miranda Khajishvili, Omar Nakashidze, Izolda Jabnidze, Davit Jakobia, Kakha Makharadze April 1, 2025 | Nugzar Gomidze, Lali Kalandadze, Miranda Khajishvili, Omar...
Anthocyanin expressed in leaves boosting chlorophyll-based dye-sensitized solar cells performance
Marcelo Alatzatianou Rodrigues Version of Record 9 September 2024 | Max de Ensino e Pesquisa, Rua Francisco de Vitória, 135, São Paulo 04116-180, SP, Brasil Abstract Mesoporous TiO2 films were...
Label-free differential imaging of cellular components in mouse brain tissue by wide-band photoacoustic microscopy
Yajing Liu, Terence T W Wong, Junhui Shi, Yun He, Liming Nie, and Lihong V. Wang Published: 28 February 2023 Abstract Mapping diverse cellular components with high spatial resolution is important...
Blue Light Sensing BlsA-Mediated Modulation of Meropenem Resistance and Biofilm Formation in Acinetobacter baumannii
Jihye Yang, Sohyeon Yun, Woojun Park Published: 9 January 2023 | Bacteriology Abstract The presence or absence of BlsA, a protein with a blue light-sensing flavin domain in the genomes of...
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advanced & quantum materials
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industrial & process analysis
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Explore Raman, UV-VIS, and NIR spectroscopy through practical guides, application notes, videos, technical resources, and real-world research. Learn how these techniques can support biomedical and life sciences research, biomolecular analysis, tissue measurements, biosensing, physiological monitoring, and biomaterials characterization. These Learning Centers provide practical resources to help researchers understand their measurements and apply spectroscopy to biological and biomedical applications.
- Raman Learning Center — Explore Raman spectroscopy for biomolecular analysis, biological samples, cells and tissues, biosensing, and biomedical materials characterization.
- UV-VIS Learning Center — Learn about UV-VIS spectroscopy for absorbance, transmission, biomolecular measurements, assays, optical biosensors, and life sciences research.
- NIR Learning Center — Explore NIR spectroscopy for biological tissue measurements, physiological monitoring, biomaterials, composition analysis, and biomedical research.