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Novel technique greatly increases the resolution of atomic force microscopy

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a computational technique that greatly increases the resolution of atomic force microscopy, a specialized type of microscope that "feels" the atoms at a surface.

17 Jun 2021

Advanced video microscopy reveals molecular details of malaria invasion

Using cutting-edge video microscopy, researchers have successfully observed the molecular intricacies of how malaria parasites enter red blood cells.

17 Jun 2021

New technology offers an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

The gold standard in functional brain imaging for over two decades, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has transformed the landscape of research and clinical care. Yet, because of its cost and functional limitations, scientists have continued to look for new ways to see into the human brain.

15 Jun 2021

First real-time observation of DNA-histone interactions

The genetic material of most organisms is carried by DNA, a complex organic molecule. DNA is very long -- for humans, the molecule is estimated to be about 2 m in length.

2 Jun 2021

24 Hours of Life Science Online Conference

On June 2, 2021, JEOL will focus on advances in life science research using electron microscopy in its “24 Hours of Life Science” conference.

From JEOL USA, Inc. 21 May 2021

AI-integrated microscopes perform quicker imaging and handle more data

Scientists have begun using a method known as light-field microscopy to capture rapid biological processes in 3D to identify the neuronal signals in a fish brain.

10 May 2021

Holographic histopathology increases imaging speed, resolution for diagnostics

Histology involves the investigation of biological tissues at the microscopic level. Histology is also known as microscopic anatomy and is commonly used to diagnose cancer and other diseases.

3 May 2021

New tool enables non-experts to interpret microscopy images using AI

A new, open-source tool enables non-experts to interpret microscopy images using artificial intelligence.

26 Apr 2021

Novel method to activate and visualize protein channels that keep bacteria alive

Almost all bacteria rely on the same emergency valves--protein channels that pop open under pressure, releasing a deluge of cell contents.

15 Apr 2021

Unique mini-microscope enables imaging of brain activity in freely moving mice

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering and Medical School have developed a unique head-mounted mini-microscope device that allows them to image complex brain functions of freely moving mice in real time over a period of more than 300 days.

6 Apr 2021

Supercomputer simulations help uncover the mechanism for HIV replication

Viruses lurk in the grey area between the living and the nonliving, according to scientists. Like living things, they replicate but they don't do it on their own. The HIV-1 virus, like all viruses, needs to hijack a host cell through infection in order to make copies of itself.

1 Apr 2021

AI-based software for automatic tracking of cells in microscope videos

In modern basic life science research as well as in drug discovery, recording and analyzing the images of cells over time using 3D microscopy has become extremely important.

31 Mar 2021

Study reveals how lipids and water molecules control 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors

Serotonin, or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a kind of neurotransmitter. 5-HT can regulate multifaceted physiological functions such as mood, cognition, learning, memory, and emotions through 5-HT receptors.

26 Mar 2021

Cryogenic electron microscopy helps visualize 3D structure of complex responsible for gene regulation

A research team has looked inside a human cell to visualize a multi-subunit machine that is responsible for controlling the expression of genes.

15 Mar 2021

Researchers construct smallest and cheapest high-resolution microscope

An international team led by researchers of the University of Barcelona builds the smallest and cheapest high-resolution microscope to date.

10 Mar 2021

Adhesion strength and contractility enable metastatic cancer cells to display adurotactic behavior

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego and San Diego State University have discovered a key feature that allows cancer cells to break from typical cell behavior and migrate away from the stiffer tissue in a tumor, shedding light on the process of metastasis and offering possible new targets for cancer therapies.

10 Mar 2021

Histology & Microscopy

Novel technique greatly increases the resolution of atomic force microscopy

Advanced video microscopy reveals molecular details of malaria invasion

New technology offers an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

First real-time observation of DNA-histone interactions

24 Hours of Life Science Online Conference

AI-integrated microscopes perform quicker imaging and handle more data

Holographic histopathology increases imaging speed, resolution for diagnostics

New tool enables non-experts to interpret microscopy images using AI

Novel method to activate and visualize protein channels that keep bacteria alive

Unique mini-microscope enables imaging of brain activity in freely moving mice

Supercomputer simulations help uncover the mechanism for HIV replication

AI-based software for automatic tracking of cells in microscope videos

Study reveals how lipids and water molecules control 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors

Cryogenic electron microscopy helps visualize 3D structure of complex responsible for gene regulation

Researchers construct smallest and cheapest high-resolution microscope

Adhesion strength and contractility enable metastatic cancer cells to display adurotactic behavior

New infrared microscope helps image biological samples at the microscopic level

Simple buffers can prevent photoblueing effect in microscopy

Machine learning algorithm helps differentiate benign and premalignant colorectal polyps

Study reveals specialized mechanism for translation of mitochondrial genome into proteins

How to stop the alarming decline in nature's genetic diversity

World Food Safety Day 2021: An Interview with the World Health Organization (WHO)

World Food Safety Day 2021: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

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