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Using Deep UV Raman Spectroscopy to Identify Biomarkers for Dementia

Dementia affects millions worldwide, significantly impairing memory, cognition, and daily functioning. It is the leading cause of death in England. As the population ages, experts anticipate an increase in cases. This makes early and accurate diagnosis crucial for better patient outcomes and healthcare planning. Current diagnostic methods rely on cognitive assessments, imaging, and invasive procedures, such as cerebrospinal fluid analysis. These are costly and not always definitive.

Identifying reliable biomarkers in blood samples could revolutionise dementia diagnosis, providing a faster, less invasive alternative. Deep UV Raman spectroscopy offers a promising solution by detecting subtle biochemical changes in serum samples. Unlike conventional Raman methods, deep UV Raman minimises fluorescence interference, enhancing sensitivity and specificity in biomarker detection.

This article explores the potential of deep UV Raman technology in dementia research, detailing its advantages, challenges, and recent findings. With further validation, this innovative approach could pave the way for earlier, more precise diagnoses, ultimately improving patient care and treatment strategies

Read the full article at IS-Instruments: Using Deep UV Raman Spectroscopy to Identify Biomarkers for Dementia

Wideblue to Double Lab Space

A Glasgow-based product design and development consultancy is ramping up its lab space on the back of a surge in new business

Wideblue is to double its optical laboratory space at the West of Scotland Science Park. The expanded facility will increase the firm’s capability to build and test photonics-based prototypes as well as provide a “clean build” area for small volume optomechanical assemblies.

The Scotsman: Wideblue to Double Lab Space

Medical Plastics News: A Prescription for Success

“Going from the idea stage to producing an actual product which people will pay money for is a long journey and can be littered with pitfalls if not planned properly … Designing and bringing a medical device to market can be a long and costly journey but with professional partners to support you, the route can be made less arduous.”

Read the full post at Space-Comm Scotland: Medical Plastics News: A Prescription for Success

Sky is Not the Limit for Glasgow-Based Wideblue

Leading product design consultancy, Wideblue, based in Glasgow, will be showcasing its space technology expertise at Space-Comm Expo Scotland.

Wideblue and sister company A2E are collaborating with the Glasgow-based Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP) on an ambitious project to develop an optical communications system with very low size, weight and power requirements for use with high-altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS).

Read the full post at Space-Comm Scotland: Sky is Not the Limit for Glasgow-Based Wideblue

Medical Plastics News: Scottish Companies Help Develop Equipment for NextGen 7T Scanner

Advanced MRI scanners being developed by University of California Berkeley will allow doctors and scientists to see the brain in greater detail than ever before which could lead to ground breaking treatments for brain disorders such as degenerative diseases, schizophrenia and developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders.

Read the full article at Medical Plastics News: Scottish Companies Help Develop Equipment for NextGen 7T Scanner