Coffee-based staining offers eco-friendly solution for electron microscopy
Researchers at TU Graz have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive…
Calcium signaling helps maintain protein quality in the endoplasmic reticulum
Calcium (Ca2+) drives many cellular functions, though the way it controls quality of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum…
Engineered sensor reveals the brain’s hidden chemical conversations
Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to…
Research highlights a potential therapeutic strategy for vascular dementia
A possible new treatment for impaired brain blood flow and related dementias is on the horizon. Research by…
Study shines light on how P2X4 receptor can be inhibited
A study carried out by the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn throws light on how…
Hiiragi group and Prevedel group collaborate with Prospective Instruments to pioneer intravital multiphoton microscopy for Early Embryo Research
Prof. Takashi Hiiragi (Hubrecht Institute), Dr. Robert Prevedel (European Molecular Biology Laboratory), and Dr. Lukas Krainer (Prospective Instruments)…
New AI-assisted atlas can help visualize the human brain in unprecedented detail
A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualize the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed…
Common test to assess viability of IVF embryos may be flawed
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is…
Lab-grown embryo models mimic natural formation of blood and heart cells
University of Cambridge scientists have used human stem cells to create three-dimensional embryo-like structures that replicate certain aspects…
New insights into malaria proteins offer pathway to blocking parasite transmission
Using millions of microscope images magnified up to 130,000 times, researchers from Radboud university medical center and Toronto…
Nikon Small World in Motion Winners Reveal Hidden Microscopic Wonders
The 15th annual Nikon Small World in Motion winners showcase the world’s best and most dynamic microscopic videography.…
New imaging technique enhances live-cell visualization in standard lab setups
Optical diffraction tomography (ODT) has long been recognized for its potential in non-invasive, label-free imaging of live biological…