Imaging Molecules in Biomedical Research

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the application in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo of techniques for a molecular analysis in situ. Histochemistry and immunohistochemistry at light and electron microscopy, in situ hybridization, magnetic resonance imaging, optical imaging, photoacoustic imaging, ultrasound imaging, Raman microscopy enable the detection, characterization and quantification of biological markers and molecular pathways directly in the cytological/histological/anatomical context where they occur, thus bridging the gap between molecular and structural approaches. This is important in biomedical research since the presence, quantity or ectopic location of specific molecules may be crucial for detecting changes in tissue or cell function under physiological or pathological conditions.

We encourage the submission of original research articles or reviews on the application of these techniques to investigate pathological and physiological processes or to evaluate the efficacy of new therapeutic approaches. Methodological studies establishing novel techniques for imaging molecules in situ are also welcome.

Dr. Manuela Malatesta
Guest Editor

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