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Mass Spec Roundup: From Masterpieces to Microplastics

Advances in imaging, AI, and single-cell analysis reveal hidden chemistry in art, biology, and the environment

  • April 15, 2026

  • 6 min

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    MALDI mass spectrometry imaging enables analysis of layers in paintings.

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    Machine learning enhances specificity in identifying pigments and binders.

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    New workflows map cochlear structures with high resolution.

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    Fiber-optic MSI offers insights into lipid changes during apoptosis.

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    Nanoplastics represent a significant environmental concern in the Atlantic.

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    New HEAL Service Center at Lehigh University supports mass spectrometry research.

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Mass Spec Roundup: From Masterpieces to Microplastics

  • April 15, 2026

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