Themed collection Most popular 2025 analytical chemistry articles

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Multiplexed RNA imaging and in situ profiling in living cells

Recent advancement in live-cell multiplexed RNA imaging probes for studying RNA biology and disease.

Graphical abstract: Multiplexed RNA imaging and in situ profiling in living cells
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UV-vis-NIR magnetic linear dichroism: a powerful complement to MCD for f-block electronic structure

Combined magnetic circular dichroism and magnetic linear dichroism analysis of lanthanide complexes can provide precise measurements of crystal field splittings.

Graphical abstract: UV-vis-NIR magnetic linear dichroism: a powerful complement to MCD for f-block electronic structure
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Tuning probe permeability via chalcogen and halogen atom substitution for monitoring alkaline phosphatase activity in mammalian cells

This work demonstrates that selenium substitution significantly enhances cellular uptake of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) probes in mammalian cells via non-covalent interactions.

Graphical abstract: Tuning probe permeability via chalcogen and halogen atom substitution for monitoring alkaline phosphatase activity in mammalian cells
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Europium probe binding to serum albumin and α1-AGP, key importance of configuration, charge and size complementarity

Combined luminescence studies and stochastic molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate how cooperative hydrophobic binding and reversible metal ion coordination of Glu-188 in human serum albumin combine to enhance protein binding affinity.

Graphical abstract: Europium probe binding to serum albumin and α1-AGP, key importance of configuration, charge and size complementarity
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Detecting alpha-synuclein aggregates with small molecules on single-molecule array

A new assay leverages the small molecule BF-79-2, instead of antibodies, to specifically capture and detect α-synuclein aggregates at picomolar levels in biofluids, enhancing versatility for biomarker disease diagnostics.

Graphical abstract: Detecting alpha-synuclein aggregates with small molecules on single-molecule array
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A versatile NIR probe for multifunctional detection of tumors, fatty liver, and liver injury

DM301 is a simple, mitochondria-targeting probe enabling real-time imaging of pH, viscosity, and O2˙, with demonstrated diagnostic utility in tumor, hepatic injury, and fatty liver disease models.

Graphical abstract: A versatile NIR probe for multifunctional detection of tumors, fatty liver, and liver injury
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Enhancing fluorescent probe design through multilayer interaction convolutional networks: advancing biosensing and bioimaging precision

Fluorescent probes are pivotal in biosensing and bioimaging, necessitating precise spectral tailoring for high-performance applications.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing fluorescent probe design through multilayer interaction convolutional networks: advancing biosensing and bioimaging precision
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Exploring a solid-state nanopore approach for single-molecule protein detection from single cells

This study presents a solid-state nanopore approach for single-molecule protein detection from single cells, utilizing a nanopore electrophoretic driver protein to enhance target protein capture efficiency and analyze protein conformational changes.

Graphical abstract: Exploring a solid-state nanopore approach for single-molecule protein detection from single cells
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Fluorescent molecular probe for in vivo and in vitro targeting and imaging of an intracellular bacterial infection

This work presents a strategy to target bacteria-infected living cells selectively. A charged zinc complex conjugated to a near-infrared reporter permeates cell membranes and binds bacterial selectively in vitro and in vivo.

Graphical abstract: Fluorescent molecular probe for in vivo and in vitro targeting and imaging of an intracellular bacterial infection
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Synthetic access to organyl-substituted 1,2,3-benzodiazaborines with turn-on fluorescence activity

We report a convenient and inexpensive two-step synthesis to organyl-substituted 1,2,3-benzodiazaborines (DABs), leading to a series of luminescent borates derived therefrom.

Graphical abstract: Synthetic access to organyl-substituted 1,2,3-benzodiazaborines with turn-on fluorescence activity
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A dual-enzyme activated fluorescent probe for precise identification of tumor senescence

We developed a dual-channel fluorescent probe (HDQ-NA-AFU-Gal) for the simultaneous and non-interfering detection of β-galactosidase and α-L-fucosidase for accurate identification of senescent cells.

Graphical abstract: A dual-enzyme activated fluorescent probe for precise identification of tumor senescence
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Exploiting in situ NMR spectroscopy to understand non-traditional methods for zeolite synthesis

Kinetic and mechanistic aspects of the intercalation step in non-traditional zeolite synthesis are studied using simultaneous liquid- and solid-state in situ NMR spectroscopy of isotopically enriched materials.

Graphical abstract: Exploiting in situ NMR spectroscopy to understand non-traditional methods for zeolite synthesis
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Exploring the diffusion of DNA strands into nanoporous structures for establishing a universal electrochemical biosensor

A universal DNA-based NPG electrochemical sensing platform was developed for the sensitive and specific detection of different types of biomolecules, ensuring a comprehensive and robust detection approach for nucleic acid-based molecular diagnosis.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the diffusion of DNA strands into nanoporous structures for establishing a universal electrochemical biosensor
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About this collection

This specially curated collection highlights some of our most popular articles from 2025 in the field of analytical chemistry. 

The collection presents some outstanding contributions on single-molecule detection, nanopores, NIR probes, and NMR spectroscopy amongst other topics in the area of analytical chemistry. 

As with all Chemical Science articles, they are all completely free to access and read. We hope you enjoy browsing through this collection!



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