Biophotonics

Biophotonics involves the use of light (photons) to study biological systems. It encompasses a range of techniques that exploit the interaction between light and biological matter.

Applications:

• Imaging: Techniques like fluorescence microscopy and optical coherence tomography (OCT) allow for high-resolution imaging of tissues and cells.
• Diagnostics: Biophotonics aids in the development of non-invasive diagnostic tools, such as biosensors that detect biomarkers in blood or tissue samples.
• Therapeutics: Light-based therapies, including photodynamic therapy, use light to activate photosensitive drugs that target and destroy cancer cells.