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Research reveals how microbial context during infectious disease can compromise antibiotic therapy

Bacteria that are susceptible to antibiotics can survive when enough resistant cells around them are expressing an antibiotic-deactivating factor.

28 Dec 2016

Breakthrough technique uses sound to see inside live cells

Researchers at The University of Nottingham have developed a break-through technique that uses sound rather than light to see inside live cells, with potential application in stem-cell transplants and cancer diagnosis.

21 Dec 2016

Researchers engineer promising live-attenuated RSV vaccine candidate

Crafting a vaccine against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been a minefield for 50 years, but scientists believe they have found the right balance.

21 Dec 2016

‘Watershed in metabolon research’ unlocks plants' secret medicinal toolbox

Metabolons, near-mythical clusters of enzymes, have been discovered for the first time. Using fluorescent tags and microscopy -- molecular movie technology - scientists have confirmed their existence, thus unlocking plants' secret medicinal toolbox.

21 Dec 2016

Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West

Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies Company and global technology leader in delivering innovative optical and photonic solutions, will present its new wavelength pairing for the popular iFLEX-Gemini Dual-Wavelength Laser Series with new 488/647nm wavelengths at SPIE Photonics West.

From Excelitas Technologies 20 Dec 2016

TSRI scientists develop new methods to design precision medicines against disease-causing RNAs

Scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have developed broad methods to design precision medicines against currently incurable diseases caused by RNA.

20 Dec 2016

Recipient of the Pittsburgh Conference Achievement Award announced by Pittcon

The Pittcon Program Committee is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of 15 prestigious awards honoring scientists who have made outstanding contributions to analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy. Each award will be presented in a scheduled symposium during Pittcon, the world’s leading conference and exposition for laboratory science, March 5-9, Chicago, Illinois, McCormick Place West Hall.

From Pittcon 16 Dec 2016

UCLA researchers develop simple smartphone attachment for antimicrobial susceptibility testing

A team of UCLA researchers has developed an automated diagnostic test reader for antimicrobial resistance using a smartphone. The technology could lead to routine testing for antimicrobial susceptibility in areas with limited resources.

16 Dec 2016

Excelitas launches new X-Cite Vitae vIR system for endoscopy and surgical visualization applications

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, adds X-Cite VitaeTM vIR to its popular X-Cite fluorescence illuminator product line. X-Cite Vitae vIR is a customizable, multi-wavelength illumination system designed for high precision medical illumination and diagnostic applications.

From Excelitas Technologies 16 Dec 2016

High flexibility and throughput for live cell imaging with the new Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7

ZEISS introduces a new system for automated microscopy in life sciences research. ZEISS Celldiscoverer 7 combines the user-friendly automation features of a boxed microscope with the image quality and flexibility of a classic inverted research microscope. Scientists acquire better data in shorter times with 2D or 3D cell cultures, tissue sections or small model organisms.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 12 Dec 2016

Selecting the correct microscope camera in digital pathology

An interview with Ian Holland, discussing the differences in microscope cameras and how to determine which one is most suitable for specific pathology applications.

From Teledyne Lumenera 7 Dec 2016

NIH scientists unravel chain of events that lead to fatal outcomes in cerebral malaria

Using state-of-the-art brain imaging technology, scientists at the National Institutes of Health filmed what happens in the brains of mice that developed cerebral malaria (CM).

6 Dec 2016

MUSC researchers harness cutting-edge technology to uncover new role for pericytes during stroke

Pericytes are the primary locus of matrix-mellaproteinase-9-dependent (MMP-9) capillary damage and blood leakage during ischemia, according to preclinical findings reported by Medical University of South Carolina investigators in an article published online on November 14, 2016 by The Journal of Neuroscience.

5 Dec 2016

Prior Scientific’s ProZ motorised focus stand ideal for imaging large or irregularly shaped samples

The ProZ motorised focus stand from Prior Scientific is the ideal solution for viewing and imaging of samples that may be too large, or irregularly shaped, to be fitted onto a standard microscope frame or stand, but still require high quality imaging.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 2 Dec 2016

New three-dimensional map of cystic fibrosis protein offers new insights to treating fatal disease

Rockefeller scientists have created the first three-dimensional map of the protein responsible for cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease for which there is no cure.

1 Dec 2016

MGH researchers develop new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress in tumors

Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have developed new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress - the force exerted by solid and elastic components - within tumors, an accomplishment that may lead to improved understanding of those forces and their consequences and to novel treatment strategies.

29 Nov 2016

Microscopy News and Research

Research reveals how microbial context during infectious disease can compromise antibiotic therapy

Breakthrough technique uses sound to see inside live cells

Researchers engineer promising live-attenuated RSV vaccine candidate

‘Watershed in metabolon research’ unlocks plants' secret medicinal toolbox

Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West

TSRI scientists develop new methods to design precision medicines against disease-causing RNAs

Recipient of the Pittsburgh Conference Achievement Award announced by Pittcon

UCLA researchers develop simple smartphone attachment for antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Excelitas launches new X-Cite Vitae vIR system for endoscopy and surgical visualization applications

High flexibility and throughput for live cell imaging with the new Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7

Selecting the correct microscope camera in digital pathology

NIH scientists unravel chain of events that lead to fatal outcomes in cerebral malaria

MUSC researchers harness cutting-edge technology to uncover new role for pericytes during stroke

Prior Scientific’s ProZ motorised focus stand ideal for imaging large or irregularly shaped samples

New three-dimensional map of cystic fibrosis protein offers new insights to treating fatal disease

MGH researchers develop new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress in tumors

Scientists take one step forward by finding how antibody neutralizes Zika infection

New imaging tool helps study toxicity of proteins linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

Biologists create bright red fluorescent protein to track essential cellular processes

New approach could revolutionize manufacturing of single-crystal printed electronics

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 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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