Imaging the dynamic cellular zoo made easier

This work will expand the ability to simultaneously monitor many processes in cells

22-Nov-2022 - Imagine the difficulty of visually keeping track of five people scattered throughout a stadium. Researchers perform far more amazing feats by simultaneously tracking many different cellular factors, but they need an expanded fluorescence toolkit to advance current capabilities. Now, in a study ...

Imaging cells: New method enables clear, precise look inside

Researchers can now ‘see’ the fine structure and chemical composition of a human cell with unmatched clarity and precision

21-Nov-2022 - It’s why Jaws swam out of sight for more than an hour and hints at the glamour of giftwrap. In movie theaters, living rooms, and even labs, the thrill of the unseen can be counted on to keep us guessing. But when it comes to the hidden chemical world of cells, scientists need no longer ...

Transparent ultrasound chip improves cell stimulation and imaging

Future applications of the technology could impact stem cell, cancer and neuroscience research

02-Mar-2022 - Ultrasound scans, best known for monitoring pregnancies or imaging organs, can also be used to stimulate cells and direct cell function. A team of Penn State researchers has developed an easier, more effective way to harness the technology for biomedical applications. The team created a ...

Novel quantum dots enhance cell imaging

31-Oct-2018 - A team of researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Mayo Clinic have engineered a new type of molecular probe that can measure and count RNA in cells and tissue without organic dyes. The probe is based on the conventional fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) ...

Thermal microscopy of single cells

05-Jan-2016 - Thermal properties of cells regulate their ability to store, transport or exchange heat with their environment. So gaining control of these properties is of great interest for optimizing cryopreservation -- the process of freezing and storing blood or tissues, which is also used when transporting ...