Semi-structured interviews conducted with bereaved family caregivers and healthcare professionals involved in end-of-life care show that family caregivers’ desires and healthcare professionals’ support are misaligned, leading to unintended, percolated work. Scientists investigated family caregivers’ experiences during their care journeys and the factors affecting cooperative activities between caregivers and medical professionals to understand the importance of collaboration in end-of-life care. Their findings propose a potential research trajectory towards medical professionals and technological support.

Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a novel technology that allows the distribution of components within a single cell to be accurately detected and visualized. Positioning a t-SPESI (tapping-mode scanning probe electrospray ionization) unit above an inverted fluorescence microscope allows visualization of both the sample and the exact location of chemical components analyzed. This provides an increased understanding of complex biological samples, aiding the development of advanced therapies and diagnostic techniques.