Detailed characterization of complex biological surfaces by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) requires instrumentation that is capable of high mass resolving power, mass accuracy and dynamic range. Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass sp...

RATIONALE: There is increasing interest in methods of direct analysis mass spectrometry that bypass complex sample preparation steps.

METHODS: One of the most interesting new ionisation methods is rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry (REIMS) in wh...

Tapping into the metabolic cross-talk between a host and its virus can reveal unique strategies employed during infection. Viral infection is a dynamic process that generates an evolving metabolic landscape. Gaining a continuous view into the infection process is highly challenging and is limited...

Analysis of bacterial composition using rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry (REIMS) allows for the detection of metabolites that may be considered specific to particular taxons. This database of 3274 isolates covering gram positive and negative bacteria across 5 phyla, 12 classes, 24 o...

DESI-MS imaging results of a murine colorectal tumour tissue, a murine jejunum tissue and a Helicobacter pylori-infected murine stomach tissue are available. Data were all obtained under negative ion mode. Corresponding H&E staining results can be found in the associated publication

One of the major bottlenecks in describing marine ecosystems is characterizing the metabolome of seawater, as salt prevents metabolite analysis. We present SeaMet, a method that can detect hundreds of metabolites in less than one ml of seawater and quantifies them down to nano-molar levels using ...

Over 170 post-transcriptional RNA modifications have been described and are common in all kingdoms of life. These modifications range from methylation to complex chemical structures, with methylation being the most abundant. RNA modifications play a key role in RNA folding and function and their ...

Over 170 post-transcriptional RNA modifications have been described and are common in all kingdoms of life. These modifications range from methylation to complex chemical structures, with methylation being the most abundant. RNA modifications play a key role in RNA folding and function and their ...

Multicellular organisms such as plants contain various cell types with specialized functions. Analyzing the characteristics of each cell type reveals specific cell functions and enhances our understanding of organization and function at the organismal level. Guard cells (GCs) are specialized epid...