Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed software that produces super-resolution virtual, 3D images of cells contained in actual individual samples, allowing scientists to better explore cells and proteins in such samples.

Their hope is the software tool will be a useful to visually analyzing the mechanics of disease and aiding in the development of new therapies.

“Biology occurs in 3D, but up until now it has been difficult to interact with the data on a 2D computer screen in an intuitive and immersive way,” said Steven Lee, a research team leader in Cambridge’s department of chemistry. “It wasn’t until we started seeing our data in virtual reality that everything clicked into place.”

This technology could prove to an incredibly useful tool particularly for genetic engineers .

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Dan Shores is a partner at  Rothwell, Figg and founder of its Boston office. He serves companies operating in dynamic biotech and other markets building patent portfolios, litigating complex patent disputes, negotiating strategic collaborations, and conducting due diligence and landscape investigations. Dan has…

Dan Shores is a partner at  Rothwell, Figg and founder of its Boston office. He serves companies operating in dynamic biotech and other markets building patent portfolios, litigating complex patent disputes, negotiating strategic collaborations, and conducting due diligence and landscape investigations. Dan has served companies utilizing the following technologies (without limitation): mRNA; lipid nanoparticles; CAR-T; oligonucleotides; genetically engineered swine organs for xenotransplantation; artificial intelligence for drug discovery; small molecules; biologics, materials science, and numerous other technologies throughout his 20-year career. Dan has a B.S. in engineering with a specialization in materials science from the University of New Hampshire and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center. He is a registered patent attorney licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and in the District of Columbia. He is a member of the bars of the Supreme Court of the United States, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.