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Fluorescence microscopy is an imaging technique used to examine cells and their internal components. Specific cellular components can be labeled with fluorophores.

New technology maps molecules within single cells to uncover disease mechanisms

Tissues consist of a heterogenous mixture of different cell types, complicating our understanding of their biological functions and studies of disease.

14 May 2025

Novel cancer immunotherapy approach could complement existing CAR-T treatments

Researchers in South Korea have proposed a novel cancer immunotherapy approach that could complement existing CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell) treatments.

24 Apr 2025

Bruker introduces nVista 2P miniature microscope

Bruker Corporation today announced the launch of the nVista 2P miniature, two-photon microscope, a groundbreaking addition to the Inscopix product line for functional imaging of freely behaving animals.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 18 Apr 2025

Conversations on AFM: Exploring the nanomechanics of living cells

In this interview Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog speaks about the nanomechanics of living cells and their implications for cardiovascular disease.

From Bruker BioAFM 27 Mar 2025

Frequently asked questions about BioAFM

Do you have a question about BioAFM? This article will tell you everything you need to know.

From Bruker BioAFM 17 Mar 2025

How tobacco and cannabis affect male fertility and genetic integrity

A study reveals cannabis and tobacco use harm sperm quality and DNA integrity, with cannabis causing greater damage, raising concerns for reproductive health.

6 Mar 2025

AI-based technology accelerates discovery of new tuberculosis drug candidates

Tuberculosis is a serious global health threat that infected more than 10 million people in 2022. Spread through the air and into the lungs, the pathogen that causes "TB" can lead to chronic cough, chest pains, fatigue, fever and weight loss.

7 Feb 2025

Study reveals how glial cells respond to damage in neuron dendrites

Neurons may get all the glory, but they would be nothing without glial cells. While brain cells do the heavy lifting in the nervous system, it's the glia that provide nutrients, clean up waste, and protect neurons from harm.

29 Jan 2025

High-speed in-line force mapping unveils E. coli cell division dynamics

Light and electron microscopy have distinct limitations. Light microscopy makes it difficult to resolve smaller and smaller features, and electron microscopy resolves small structures, but samples must be meticulously prepared, killing any live specimens.

29 Jan 2025

Innovative AI approach enhances imaging in thick biological samples

Depth degradation is a problem biologists know all too well: The deeper you look into a sample, the fuzzier the image becomes.

7 Jan 2025

Nanoscale cellular interactions unveiled by the SoTILT3D imaging platform

A team of researchers led by Anna-Karin Gustavsson at Rice University has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale.

27 Nov 2024

CrestOptics and Tomocube partner to advance 3D imaging with new multimodal imaging platform

CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy, and Tomocube, a leader in holotomography (HT) technology, today announced a strategic collaboration to provide a next-generation multimodal imaging platform, the HT-X1™ Plus

From CrestOptics 25 Nov 2024

Researchers discover key protein interaction driving skin cancer growth

LMU researchers have discovered how the interplay between a key protein and an endolysosomal ion channel promotes tumor development in skin cancer.

22 Nov 2024

BiomedParse transforms biomedical image analysis with groundbreaking precision and scalability

BiomedParse, a revolutionary biomedical model, unifies image segmentation, detection, and recognition across nine modalities, outperforming traditional methods and enabling scalable, precise analysis of complex biomedical images.

21 Nov 2024

Fish oil speeds muscle recovery in aging rats, suggesting potential benefits for humans

Fish oil supplementation improves muscle recovery in aged rats and enhances membrane repair in muscle cells, suggesting potential benefits for aging-related muscle injuries.

21 Oct 2024

CrestOptics and Leica Microsystems announce strategic collaboration to expand capabilities of spinning disk microscopy

The collaboration between CrestOptics and Leica Microsystems combines CICERO spinning disk technology with THUNDER platform for superior microscopy solutions.

From CrestOptics 8 Oct 2024

Bruker Introduces Innovative Neuroscience Research Solution with High-Speed OptoVolt Voltage Imaging

New multiphoton microscopy module enables millisecond neural event imaging at single neuron resolution.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 7 Oct 2024

Scientists uncover two Crohn’s disease subtypes using lab-grown intestines, offering hope for personalized therapies

Researchers used stem-cell derived organoids from Crohn's disease patients to identify two molecular subtypes, paving the way for personalized treatments targeting specific disease characteristics.

2 Oct 2024

Mechanically stimulated 3D multicellular systems

To study biomechanical forces in multicellular systems, effective mechanical stimulation is an essential tool. A 3D microstructure device is developed using Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP)-based 3D printing for mimicking the human multicellular environment.

From Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG 18 Sep 2024

Nanodrug targeting miR-10b shows promise in treating metastatic breast cancer

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on August 26, 2024, entitled, "Inhibition of miR-10b treats metastatic breast cancer by targeting stem cell-like properties."

29 Aug 2024