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Research Team Demonstrates Novel Microscopy Technique to Identify Cancer Cells

The long, anxious wait for biopsy results could soon be over, thanks to a tissue-imaging technique developed at the University of Illinois.

25 Nov 2010

Researcher Develops New Microscope to Advance Studies in Biomedical

AMES, Iowa – Sanjeevi Sivasankar was looking for a better tool to study how cells adhere to each other.

23 Nov 2010

New Microscopic Imaging Technology Uses Nanobeacons to View Inside Human

See it for yourself: a new breakthrough in imaging technology using a combination of light and sound will allow health care providers to see microscopic details inside the body. Access to this level of detail potentia...

23 Nov 2010

UAB Reseachers Develop Identification System to Individually Tag Embryos

Researchers from the Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), in collaboration with researchers from the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), have developed an identification system for oocytes and embryos in which each can be individually tagged using silicon barcodes. Researchers are now working to perfect the system and soon will test it with human oocytes and embryos.

20 Nov 2010

New Microscopy Method to Deliver 3-D Image of Whole Living Cell

For the first time, there is no need to chemically fix, stain or cut cells in order to study them. Instead, whole living cells are fast-frozen and studied in their natural environment. The new method delivers an immediate 3-D image, thereby closing a gap between conventional microscopic techniques.

20 Nov 2010

Pittcon 2011 Honors Scientists for Contributions in Electron and Ion Microscopy Research

Pittcon 2011 is pleased to announce the highlights of the 22nd James L. Waters Annual Symposium, “The Development and Application of Instrumentation in Electron and Ion Microscopy.”

From Pittcon 19 Nov 2010

Nikon Announces Availability of N-STORM Super Resolution Microscope

Nikon Instruments Inc., an innovator of advanced optical instruments, announced today that the N-STORM Super Resolution microscope system is now available for purchase and delivery.

17 Nov 2010

Nikon Instruments to Showcase N-SIM Super Resolution Microscope at Neuroscience 2010

Nikon Instruments, Inc., an innovator of advanced optical instruments, announced today that its N-SIM Super Resolution microscope is now available for purchase and delivery.

17 Nov 2010

Nikon Instruments Releases New Microscopy System with NIS-Elements C Software

Nikon Instruments Inc., innovator of advanced optical instruments, today introduced the C2 Confocal Laser Point Scanning Microscope, which incorporates the newest release of NIS-Elements C software -Version 3.2.

17 Nov 2010

Scientists Discover Molecular Level Cellular Interactions of Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles show promise in solving a host of problems, from pinpointing medical diagnoses to developing alternative forms of energy and creating more durable materials.

15 Nov 2010