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Light Microscopy

This page provides educational resources, events, news and products related to light microscopy techniques and applications, including fluorescence, phase contrast, confocal and super-resolution microscopy.

Light Microscopy – Highlights

What is Super-Resolution Microscopy? STED, SIM and STORM Explained content piece image

What is Super-Resolution Microscopy? STED, SIM and STORM Explained

Scientists can now use super-resolution microscopy to directly observe living subcellular structures and activities. In this piece, we explore the basics of three popular super-resolution techniques.

Tips To Optimize Imaging With Antibodies

Download this how to guide for tips on optimizing imaging with antibodies, with details on antibody selection, sample processing and enhancing signal-to-noise ratio.

An Introduction to the Light Microscope, Light Microscopy Techniques and Applications

Today, light microscopy is a core technique in many areas of science and technology. In this article, we explore the basic working principle of light microscopy and discuss some more advanced forms of light microscopy that are commonly used today, comparing their strengths and weaknesses for different applications.

Immunohistochemistry Techniques, Strengths, Limitations and Applications

Immunohistochemistry exploits antigen–antibody binding to study the status of target molecules in tissues of interest. In this article, we explore how it works, factors that impact experimental design and its applications.

Bioimaging Using Microscopes: Challenges, Benefits and the Future

The imaging of biological samples, or bioimaging, plays a key role in current life science research, enabling scientists to analyze molecules, cells and tissues from a range of living systems.

Light Microscopy – News and Features

Tau Proteins Visualized While Neurons Are “Talking”

For the first time, University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have shown how the tau protein, known for its role in dementias, behaves where communication in the brain takes place.

Unraveling the Secrets of Spider Silk

Spider silk is a remarkable material, offering high tensile strength and natural elasticity. In this article, learn how a group of scientists are currently exploring its untapped potential in medical and materials science.

Fish in Arizona Lake Can Live For 100 Years

A recent study found some of the oldest animals in the world living in a place you wouldn’t expect: fishes in the Arizona desert. Researchers found the second genus of animal ever for which few species have known lifespans greater than 100 years.

Advances in Biopharmaceutical Analysis

Biopharmaceuticals require careful analysis during research, development and manufacturing. In this article, we highlight some of the analytical techniques employed in biopharmaceutical analysis, and how the field is evolving to meet new challenges.

Genetically Modified Silkworms Produce Spider Silk Six Times Tougher Than Kevlar

For the first time, researchers have genetically modified common silkworms to produce full-length spider silk proteins. Such proteins can be used to produce fibers that are six times tougher than the Kevlar fiber used in bulletproof vests.

Fly Study Reveals Origins of Social Behaviors

New research suggests the fruit fly’s visual system, not just chemical receptors, are deeply involved with their social behaviors. The work sheds light on the possible origin of differences in human social behaviors.

Light Microscopy – Multimedia

New Electron Microscopy Technique Could Shortcut Development of Vaccines and Antibody Therapies content piece image

New Electron Microscopy Technique Could Shortcut Development of Vaccines and Antibody Therapies

Fly Through the Nervous System of a 7-Day Chicken Embryo content piece image

Fly Through the Nervous System of a 7-Day Chicken Embryo

Advances in Cell Microscopy content piece image

Advances in Cell Microscopy

Light Microscopy – Webinars and Online Events

Diving into the 3rd Dimension: Light Sheet Microscopy for Large, Complex Samples content piece image

Dive Into the Third Dimension: Light Sheet Microscopy for Complex Samples

How To Stain and Clear Large Samples for 3D Light Sheet Microscopy content piece image

How To Stain and Clear Large Samples for 3D Light Sheet Microscopy

Maximize Biopharma Data Generation With Highly Multiplexed Mass Spectrometry Imaging content piece image

Maximize Biopharma Data Generation With Highly Multiplexed Mass Spectrometry Imaging

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