Biophysics

Treatment adaptation is particularly critical in particle therapy, where even small range deviations can compromise target coverage or lead to unintended dose delivered to surrounding healthy tissues. In-beam positron emission tomography (PET) has emerged as a promising approach for range verification during irradiation with protons or stable carbon ion beams. [...]

Salvia hispanica L. (chia) microgreens are recognized as nutrient-dense crops suitable for controlled-environment agriculture but never been tested for space-related applications. [...]

The publication describes complex support structures and scaffolds for stem cells and organoids. Consideration of geometric and structural parameters has an influence on stem cell development and organogenesis comparable to that of molecular genetics and biochemical parameters. [...]

Objective.Accurate estimation of tissue stopping power ratios (SPRs) from computed tomography (CT) data is essential in charged particle therapy (CPT), yet it remains a major source of range uncertainties. While various SPR calibration methods have been developed for clinical CT scanners, they are not tailored to cone beam type Micro CT scanners commonly used in pre-clinical studies involving small animals. [...]