China’s cutting-edge camera captures neurons ‘kissing’ in real time
Chinese scientists have for the first time captured the fleeting moment when neurons “kiss” each other, a millisecond-scale…
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…
Mini microscope unlocks brain’s secrets in real time with 3D imaging
Scientists have developed a new, compact imaging device that is set to transform how we study the brain.…
Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay
If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…