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Nano-IR Spectroscopy Maps Molecules Inside Living Cells

A new approach using s-SNOM and synchrotron IR light captures nanoscale molecular vibrations in liquid environments

  • November 6, 2025

  • 2 min

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Researchers have developed a pioneering nano-infrared (nano-IR) spectroscopy technique to visualize the molecular composition of living animal cells in their natural liquid environment. This study, led by Alexander Veber from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, marks a significant advancement in biological imaging. Utilizing the IRIS beamline at the BESSY II synchrotron source, the technique involves an ultra-thin silicon carbide membrane to enhance imaging capabilities, allowing for detailed analysis of cellular components, which can transform research in cancer and disease processes.

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Nano-IR Spectroscopy Maps Molecules Inside Living Cells

A new approach using s-SNOM and synchrotron IR light captures nanoscale molecular vibrations in liquid environments

  • November 6, 2025

  • 2 min

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