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autofluorescence

How Scientists Can Tell How Old a Blood Stain Is

December 31, 2025

Investigating animal cruelty can be tough, especially when it's unclear how long a blood sample has been at a crime scene. This is where the concept of time-since-deposition (TSD) comes into play. Scientists have been working on a new method to estimate the age of canine blood samples. The idea is t

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Skin Secrets: Unlocking Aging and Health

November 29, 2024

Ever thought about how your skin can reveal insights into your health? Scientists discovered that skin autofluorescence (SAF), which measures glycation products in your skin, is a good sign of aging. But here’s the interesting part: they compared SAF with blood-based metabolomics, known as MetaboHea