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Bruker launches new SKYSCAN 1273 benchtop 3D X-ray microscope

Bruker today announced the new SKYSCAN 1273 benchtop 3D X-ray microscope based on micro-computed tomography technology.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 6 Feb 2019

Enhancing HD-MEA Systems with CMOS

At SfN 2018, we spoke to MaxWell Biosystems about their CMOS based HD-MEA systems for recording and stimulating electrogenic cells in-vitro - MaxOne and MaxTwo.

From MaxWell Biosystems 31 Jan 2019

Scientists create visual guide to help identify and control Asian longhorned ticks

Rutgers researchers and other scientists have created a visual guide to help identify and control the Asian longhorned tick, which transmits a fatal human disease in its native countries and threatens livestock in the United States.

30 Jan 2019

Researchers develop powerful new tool to create concrete cortical blueprint

With a bit of light, a few photo sensitive compounds and specialized paper, the blueprint was born. As the favored type of technical drawing for over a century, architects used this crucial tool for its fast reproducibility as well as its capacity for detailed documentation.

29 Jan 2019

Leica Microsystems' new THUNDER imagers set to transform visualization of 3D samples

World-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative microscope solutions, Leica Microsystems, has announced the launch of a new class of instruments for high-speed, high-quality imaging of a large diversity of samples, including thick specimens.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 28 Jan 2019

Training heart cells in culture to mimic human cardiac tissue

Engineering researchers have developed a “training” device that can be used to grow cardiac tissue and measure how effectively it beats.

24 Jan 2019

MPFI researchers identify synaptic logic for connections between two brain hemispheres

Researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience have developed a new combination of technologies that allows them to identify the functional properties of individual synapses that link the two hemispheres and determine how they are arranged within a neuron's dendritic field.

21 Jan 2019

Preparation, characterization of Soyasapogenol B loaded onto functionalized MWCNTs

Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes is the name that is derived from their structure and walls are formed by one atom thick sheet of carbon.

17 Jan 2019

Research finds how Candida albicans adapt to low oxygen levels to cause infection

Scientists from Umeå university have shown how the yeast Candida albicans can modulate and adapt to low oxygen levels in different body niches to cause infection and to harm the host.

16 Jan 2019

Training Students to use Imaging Techniques: NMR and EPR

In this interview, Judy MacInnis from Cape Breton university, explains the importance of giving students hands-on EPR experience during in their studies.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 15 Jan 2019

Researchers manipulate T cells to improve transplant success

Researchers have manipulated T cells in a way that prevents the rejection of transplanted organs, without affecting the immune system’s ability to fight microbial infection.

15 Jan 2019

Plan your Pittcon 2019 with the mobile app

The Pittcon marketing department is excited to announce the release of its official conference and exposition mobile app, Pittcon 2019.

From Pittcon 14 Jan 2019

Fluorescence Microscopy: Choosing the Right lllumination System

In this interview from SfN 2018, Michelle Gal explains the fluorescence illumination systems for fluorescence microscopy, offered by Excelitas technologies.

From Excelitas Technologies 11 Jan 2019

Bacteria on the International Space Station are adapting to survive, not to harm

Mutant bacteria stranded in space by visiting astronauts have been adapting to survive in their new environment, according to a new study.

10 Jan 2019

A Light Source in Quantitative Analysis: What Role Does it Play?

In this interview, Claudia Jaffe discusses the importance of illuminators in microscopy and the different types of light used in life science research.

From Lumencor, Inc 7 Jan 2019

Moving from Glass Slides to Whole-Slide Digital Imaging

In this interview conducted at SfN 2018, Susan Tappan explains the benefits of whole slide imaging and how MBF have collaborated with Huron to achieve repeatable whole slide imaging workflows.

From MBF Bioscience 21 Dec 2018

Inflating cells to analyze organelle structure and function

Researchers have developed a technique that enables visualization of cellular organelles at a resolution that has not previously been achievable in optical microscopy.

17 Dec 2018

Getting the Most Out of the CLARITY Technique

An interview with Dr. Tim Steppe, discussing the latest advances in the CLARITY technique and his top tips for scientists using this method in their research.

From Logos Biosystems 17 Dec 2018

Answering the Biggest Neurological Research Questions of Today

An interview with Dr. Peggy Taylor, discussing the biggest neurological research questions of today and how BioLegend is helping to develop new biomarkers for neurological disease.

From BioLegend 14 Dec 2018

Prestigious R&D 100 Award presented to Leica Microsystems

Leica Microsystems are recognized with a presitigious R&D 100 Award for their SP8 FALCON Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) solution.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 12 Dec 2018