Art Conservation: Science and Skill in the Service of Our Cultural Heritage
Art conservation is the important field securing our cultural heritage for future generations. This multidisciplinary field marshals scientific analysis, a sense of history, and artistic skill in the examination, documentation, treatment, and prevention of damage in works of art and cultural artifacts. In this world of art conservation, we will look at its key components, […]
Optoacoustic Imaging: Shedding Light on the Future of Medical Diagnostics
Optoacoustic technology is one of the powerful, versatile tools in dynamically changing medical imaging. This innovative technique, going under the name photoacoustic imaging, merges in harmony high contrast provided by optical imaging with deep tissue penetration provided by ultrasound. It allows gaining insights into biological structures and processes that have never been obtained before. The […]
Quanterix: Ultra-Sensitive Technology Destined to Change Biomarker Detection
In the fast-paced scenario of medical diagnostics and life sciences research, Quanterix has raised the bar with its radically new way of thinking about biomarkers and their detection. At Merkel, we've watched the strides that Quanterix has made in innovation and would like to share our understanding with you regarding how its technology is changing […]
PET-MRI: Game Changer for Medical Imaging
Ever thought about how it would feel if the doctor could just peer into your body and know how—not what it looks like in there, but how it really works? Well, that's what positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging, or for short, PET-MRI, is going to help do. That's just very cool! We are Merkel, and […]
Chemistry Reagents: A Lab Rat's Guide to the Good, the Bad, and the Smelly
Hey there, fellow chemistry enthusiasts! Pull up a lab stool, and let's chat about the unsung heroes (and occasional villains) of our experiments: reagents. I've spent more time than I'd like to admit surrounded by bottles, jars, and the occasional mysterious unlabeled container, so I figured I'd share some of what I've learned over the […]