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New technique reveals extracellular matrix structure of organs and tumors

A world of details revealed?Cells which are organized together to form tissues rely on the extracellular matrix as a foundation for attachment, to arrange themselves properly and to sense how to behave when their environment changes.

28 Jun 2017

Novel Nanopsis technology quadruples magnification power of regular optical microscope

A British nanotech invention has revolutionized the humble optical microscope by quadrupling its magnification power to a level far beyond what could previously be achieved with visible light.

23 Jun 2017

Scientists reveal detailed snapshot of bacterial microcompartment shells

For the first time, scientists have visualized the fine details of bacterial microcompartment shells - the organisms' submicroscopic nanoreactors, which are comprised completely of protein.

22 Jun 2017

Researchers create new camera that can register fast processes in transparent specimens

Researchers from ITMO University have built a setup for recording holograms of tiny objects like living cells with a femtosecond speed. The new method allows one to reconstruct phase topography of a studied sample according to deformations that emerge in a laser pulse when it passes through the specimen.

22 Jun 2017

Microscopic fungus exacerbates Crohn's disease symptoms, mice study shows

A microscopic fungus called Candida tropicalis triggered gut inflammation and exacerbated symptoms of Crohn's disease, in a recent study conducted at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

22 Jun 2017

Researchers examine formation of functional amyloids by bacteria in real time

A team of scientists from the VIB lab of Han Remaut and the lab of Yves Dufrêne at UCL Louvain-La-Neuve collaborated on a study of functional amyloids -protein aggregates with the typical amyloid structure that do not lead to disease but rather serve a dedicated biological function.

21 Jun 2017

Research suggests how malformed proteins linked to Parkinson’s could spread from the gut to the brain

Recent research on Parkinson's disease has focused on the gut-brain connection, examining patients' gut bacteria, and even how severing the vagus nerve connecting the stomach and brain might protect some people from the debilitating disease.

15 Jun 2017

New tools can potentially play key role in early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis

The results of two studies presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 press conference highlight the use of two new tools, which can potentially play a pivotal role in the early diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis.

14 Jun 2017

Cornell researchers unravel E. coli bacteria's defense secret

By tagging a cell's proteins with fluorescent beacons, Cornell researchers have found out how E. coli bacteria defend themselves against antibiotics and other poisons. Probably not good news for the bacteria.

13 Jun 2017

Altered virus could help more patients to become eligible for human gene therapy trials

For many patients, participating in gene therapy clinical trials isn't an option because their immune system recognizes and fights the helpful virus used for treatment.

13 Jun 2017

Molecule may play role in helping maintain balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurons

Many neurological diseases are malfunctions of synapses, or the points of contact between neurons that allow senses and other information to pass from finger to brain.

13 Jun 2017

Digital, confocal and stereo microscopes highlighted by Zeiss at MD&M East Expo

ZEISS announces it will be highlighting powerful digital and stereo microscopes ideal for medical manufacturing quality control and assurance applications at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East Expo and Conference, which takes place June 13-15, 2017 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, in New York, NY. Visit Booth #2107 to see ZEISS Smartzoom 5 digital microscope and ZEISS Stemi 508 stereo microscope. Information on ZEISS Smartproof widefield confocal microscope will be part of a poster display at the booth.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 13 Jun 2017

Study provides new insight into cells that rejuvenate the brain

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease manifested by various neuronal pathological processes and a significant decline in brain function.

9 Jun 2017

Olympus BX53 microscope delivers outstanding brightness and true-to-life images for life science applications

With an LED illuminator equivalent to a 100-watt halogen lamp, the Olympus BX53 microscope delivers outstanding brightness and true-to-life images. The BX53’s ergonomic design and ease of use make it an ideal system for clinical laboratories, while the LED illuminator’s brightness makes the system an excellent solution for multi-head teaching systems.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 6 Jun 2017

Microscope News and Research

New technique reveals extracellular matrix structure of organs and tumors

Novel Nanopsis technology quadruples magnification power of regular optical microscope

Scientists reveal detailed snapshot of bacterial microcompartment shells

Researchers create new camera that can register fast processes in transparent specimens

Microscopic fungus exacerbates Crohn's disease symptoms, mice study shows

Researchers examine formation of functional amyloids by bacteria in real time

Research suggests how malformed proteins linked to Parkinson’s could spread from the gut to the brain

New tools can potentially play key role in early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis

Cornell researchers unravel E. coli bacteria's defense secret

Altered virus could help more patients to become eligible for human gene therapy trials

Molecule may play role in helping maintain balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurons

Digital, confocal and stereo microscopes highlighted by Zeiss at MD&M East Expo

Study provides new insight into cells that rejuvenate the brain

Olympus BX53 microscope delivers outstanding brightness and true-to-life images for life science applications

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