The global small animal in vivo imaging market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5% from 2012 to 2017, according to a new report from Markets and Markets.

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created “nano-volcanoes” by shining various colors of light through a nanoscale “crystal ball” made of a synthetic polymer. The nano-volcanoes hold promise for new drug-delivery technologies.

Zeiss will acquire Xradia, a 3D x-ray microscope provider for industrial and academic research applications.

Researchers from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute have discovered that Unagi, a Japanese freshwater eel, harbors a fluorescent protein that could serve as the basis for a new clinical test for bilirubin, a critical indicator of human liver function, hemolysis, and jaundice.

Newton, NJ--Thorlabs acquired Digital Video Camera Company, which specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance digital imaging solutions for scientific and industrial applications.

Researchers at Cornell University are turning to the combination of longer-wavelength excitation and three-photon microscopy to reduce background scattering for improved deep-tissue imaging.

Canon USA opened its Healthcare Optics Research Laboratory in Cambridge, MA, which will be home to employees dedicated to developing biomedical optical imaging and medical robotics technologies.

Victor, NY--The miniature M3-F optical focus module from New Scale Technologies is a key component in eSight eyewear from eSight Corporation that assists the visually impaired.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) researchers have developed a cradle and app for the iPhone that uses the phone's built-in camera and processing power as a biosensor to detect toxins, proteins, bacteria, viruses, and other molecules.

Two separate teams of researchers have developed new optical methods for determining the exact viral load of a sample by counting individual virus particles.

Bioptigen, working with NKT Photonics, has introduced 1 µm axial resolution imaging to its line of Envisu spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems.

Light-emitting diode (LED) technology manufacturer CoolLED recently named Peter Call as field sales manager.

Tryton Medical, which develops stents for treating coronary artery bifurcation lesions, will begin a clinical trial using the company's Tryton Side Branch Stent, with evaluation by intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging technology.

Nashua, NH--The National Photonics Initiative (NPI) has been launched to raise awareness of photonics, increase national coordination, and drive funding and investment in areas critical to US competitiveness and security.