How microscopy and invisible light reveal the hidden mechanics of a healthy heart
In short: Biophysicist Izzy Jayasinghe and astrophysicist Alfredo Carpineti discuss their work at the intersection of cardiac health and light. This talk explores how advanced microscopy observes cell signalling in the heart and how the science of the invisible light spectrum expands our understanding of the physical world.
Izzy Jayasinghe, Head of Molecular Medicine at UNSW, investigates the complex cell signalling mechanisms that govern cardiac health. Her research relies on specialized microscopy techniques to visualize these microscopic processes, providing insight into how heart function is maintained at a cellular level.
Complementing this, astrophysicist Alfredo Carpineti examines the universe through the lens of light beyond the visible spectrum. His work, detailed in the book 'Invisible Rainbows', highlights how scientific discovery often depends on observing phenomena that remain hidden to the naked eye, bridging the gap between space science and biological research.
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