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Atomic force microscopy is a type of scanning probe microscopy used to image the surface of a substance, but at an atomic level. It can map the surface structure of different substances to understand how different structures interact with each other. This is done using a cantilever, which is similar to a vinyl record needle.

Probing living cells with AFM

An interview with Prof. David Alsteens, Université Catholique de Louvain conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, MA (Cantab).

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 21 Nov 2017

Researchers visualize mechanism of CRISPR-Cas9 genetic-engineering technique

Researchers at Kanazawa University and the University of Tokyo report in Nature Communications the visualization of the dynamics of ‘molecular scissors’ — the main mechanism of the CRISPR-Cas9 genetic-engineering technique.

15 Nov 2017

Studying the nanomechanical properties of aging and cancerous cells using AFM

An interview with Prof. Igor Sokolov, Tufts University conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, MA (Cantab).

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 31 Oct 2017

Measuring biological samples using SNAP

My group is interested in host pathogen interaction and we mainly focus on how bacteria enter cells. In essence, the idea is that if you can prevent bacteria from entering cells, then you will prevent illness.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 24 Oct 2017

Using AFM to study cell mechanics and function

My lab, broadly speaking, is interested in trying to understand interactions between cells and materials. Those could be materials that are present within living tissue or materials that we use for engineering purposes to try to do something of technological or therapeutic interest.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 17 Oct 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

Sheffield researchers use JPK's NanoWizard AFM systems to study soft matter, biological systems at molecular scale

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, works closely with users at the University of Sheffield where their NanoWizard AFM systems are being used to further understand soft matter and biological systems at the molecular scale in the Hobbs SPM Group in the Department of Physics.

From Bruker BioAFM 9 Mar 2017

New method to identify, sort stem cells may help restore vision to people with damaged corneas

Researchers working as part of the University of Georgia's Regenerative Bioscience Center have developed a new way to identify and sort stem cells that may one day allow clinicians to restore vision to people with damaged corneas using the patient's own eye tissue.

3 Mar 2017

Researchers develop improved method for using graphene-based transistors to detect harmful genes

Researchers in India and Japan have developed an improved method for using graphene-based transistors to detect disease-causing genes.

1 Mar 2017

Duke researchers use new technique for assessing cancer cell's stiffness

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have discovered a way to detect signs of cancer on a cell-by-cell basis using two lasers and a camera.

1 Mar 2017

Exosome isolation using ultracentrifugation

In the outpatient clinic and lab, our research studies aim to understand biological functions of exosomes and membrane particles.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Centrifugation 9 Feb 2017

Spatial structure of amyloid fibrils linked to Parkinson's disease highly dependent on salt concentration

By combining two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy, Amsterdam researchers have established that the spatial structure of amyloid fibrils related to Parkinson's disease is highly dependent on salt concentration during protein aggregation.

6 Feb 2017

Bruker's position in nanoanalysis strengthened through collaboration with Hysitron

Bruker recently announced that it has acquired Hysitron, Inc., a technology leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of nanomechanical test instrumentation.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 26 Jan 2017

Biomolecular systems investigated at the highest resolution at the University of Leeds

Bruker’s Nano Surfaces Division reports on the groundbreaking use of a Dimension FastScan Bio™ AFM system at the University of Leeds, UK, to investigate biological and biomolecular systems at the highest resolution. Neil Thomson’s group, associated with the University’s Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology...

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 1 Nov 2016

Atomic Force Microscopy News and Research

Further Reading

Probing living cells with AFM

Researchers visualize mechanism of CRISPR-Cas9 genetic-engineering technique

Studying the nanomechanical properties of aging and cancerous cells using AFM

Measuring biological samples using SNAP

Using AFM to study cell mechanics and function

Researchers examine formation of functional amyloids by bacteria in real time

Sheffield researchers use JPK's NanoWizard AFM systems to study soft matter, biological systems at molecular scale

New method to identify, sort stem cells may help restore vision to people with damaged corneas

Researchers develop improved method for using graphene-based transistors to detect harmful genes

Duke researchers use new technique for assessing cancer cell's stiffness

Exosome isolation using ultracentrifugation

Spatial structure of amyloid fibrils linked to Parkinson's disease highly dependent on salt concentration

Bruker's position in nanoanalysis strengthened through collaboration with Hysitron

Biomolecular systems investigated at the highest resolution at the University of Leeds

Bruker launches new AFM-based commercial PeakForce SECM probes for nanoparticle measurements

Nanopores can be effective way to measure DNA interactions with emerging anti-cancer drugs

Rice scientists unveil behavior of graphene nanoribbons in solutions

Study finds link between copper exposure and prion protein neurotoxicity

Bruker showcases new products, analytical solutions for improved performance at Analytica 2016

BioAFM Advancements

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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