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Olympus launches next-generation X Line objectives for clinical, research applications

Olympus delivers a breakthrough to life science microscopy with the launch of its next-generation X Line objectives.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 4 Jun 2019

Scientific discovery may lead to a treatment for lupus

A team of scientists has uncovered the structure of a regulatory complex that is involved in the release of cytokines and can be inhibited to treat lupus.

31 May 2019

Researchers map virulence factor of influenza A virus in real-time

The influenza A viruses, which have instigated deadly pandemics in the past, still remain a major global public health problem until today. Molecules known as virulence factors are produced by bacteria, viruses, and fungi to help them to infect host cells.

21 May 2019

First Footage of T-Cells Training To Fight Pathogens Revealed

Immunologists at The University of Texas at Austin have recorded visuals of T-cells learning what kind of cells to ignore when fighting pathogens, to ensure they do not attack healthy cells and tissues when fighting disease. It is the first time that this process has been captured on video.

20 May 2019

Electron microscopy project could revolutionize the search for new drugs

The search for new drugs to combat diseases more effectively could be revolutionized through a new £30 million electron microscopy project.

17 May 2019

Study provides insight on how two proteins help influenza A virus to fight its way to cells

Researchers have provided new insight on how two proteins help influenza A virus particles fight their way to human cells.

16 May 2019

Slim LED transmitted light illumination base expands observation capabilities of SZX/SZ/MVX10 microscopes

Users of Olympus’ SZX™ and SZ™ series stereo microscopes and the MVX10 fluorescence microscope can expand their observation capabilities thanks to a new slim 41.5 mm (1.6 in.) LED transmitted light illumination base.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 9 May 2019

Assisted reproductive technology solution from Olympus increases the efficiency of ICSI

The Olympus IX73SC inverted microscope system is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) solution that facilitates and even eliminates steps in the intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) workflow as part of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 26 Apr 2019

New custom-designed substrates developed for use in cryo-Electron Microscopy

Cryogenic-Electron Microscopy has been a game changer in the field of medical research, but the substrate, used to freeze and view samples under a microscope, has not advanced much in decades.

24 Apr 2019

Key research takeaways from ECCMID 2019

This article aims to provide a brief overview of the key themes of the 29th ECCMID conference and update readers on current research projects.

From ESCMID 19 Apr 2019

Phasefocus to launch new cell imaging system with smart incubation technology

Phasefocus has secured additional investment as it prepares to launch the newest version of its flagship live cell imaging and analysis system, Livecyte™.

From Phase Focus Limited 19 Apr 2019

Key proteins can block Listeria without triggering the death of host cells

New North Carolina State University research shows that key proteins known for their ability to prevent viral infections by inducing cell death can also block certain bacterial infections without triggering the death of the host cells.

19 Apr 2019

New technology developed for microscopic imaging in living organisms

Biotechnologists, physicists, and medical researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg have developed technology for microscopic imaging in living organisms.

17 Apr 2019

Rockefeller scientists develop novel microscopy technique that peers deep into the brain

In order to understand the brain, scientists must be able to see the brain--cell by cell, and moment by moment.

16 Apr 2019

Leica Microsystems receives FDA De Novo clearance for blue light fluorescence module

Leica Microsystems has received DeNovo clearance from the FDA to market its FL400 surgical microscope filter in the United States for characterization of tumor tissue in neurosurgery.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 15 Apr 2019

Spotlight on ECCMID 2019: Detecting Disease & Managing Infections

This article covers some of the highlights of ECCMID 2019, with insights into some of the companies and products being featured at the event.

From ESCMID 15 Apr 2019

Photoacoustic microscopy helps scientists to better scrutinize cancer cells

Devising the best treatment for a patient with cancer requires doctors to know something about the traits of the cancer from which the patient is suffering.

2 Apr 2019

Study provides better understanding of how cilia work and what causes oscillations

Human bodies have some built-in systems to care for themselves. The cells that line our lungs, nose, brain and reproductive system have cilia, which are tiny, hair-like structures designed to sweep out fluids, cells and microbes to stay healthy.

30 Mar 2019

Olympus offers advantages of light sheet microscopy and high-quality optics in Alpha³ system

Olympus Corporation today announced the addition of the Alpha³ light sheet microscope to its Life Sciences line of high-quality and high-performance optics products.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 29 Mar 2019

Researchers develop new tool for imaging large groups of neurons in living animals

Researchers have developed a microscope specifically for imaging large groups of interacting cells in their natural environments.

22 Mar 2019