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Novel 3D imaging technology could improve fluorescence microscopy
A new technique called Coded Light-sheet Array Microscopy (CLAM) has been developed by researchers to improve 3D imaging of living specimens.
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Novel tuberculosis transport protein could be target of new treatments
Cryogenic electron microscopy revealed that the vitamin B12 transporter on Mycobacterium tuberculosis acts like a non-selective sluice, transporting both the vitamin and antibiotics.
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Scientists reveal structure of norovirus using cryo-EM
Researchers captured 13,000 images of a mouse norovirus using an electron microscope and compiled the images to reveal the structure of the virus.
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Autonomous Scanning Probe Microscopy technique developed using AI
Using AI and deep learning, researchers have enhanced Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) and made their automated resource available for scientists.
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Ion channel ball-and-chain mechanism imaged after decades of attempts
Scientists have imaged the ball-and-chain mechanism using cryogenic electron microscopy and hope their work could be applied in the design of novel therapeutics.
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Novel cryo-EM technology developed using holography
Researchers have created a new cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technique by utilising low-energy electrons in a holographic method.
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Copper ions could be key to blocking cancer metastasis
Researchers have identified that copper ions and their protein transporters, such as Atox1, are key to cancer cell movement and could be targeted by therapies.
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Förster resonance energy transfer development enables imaging of single molecules
Using fluorescent markers, researchers have developed Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) to image the assembly, functions and interactions of molecules.
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Master controller regions could be targeted for novel Parkinson’s therapies
Scientists have identified two master controller regions that are essential for alpha-synuclein aggregation and could be targeted by future therapies.
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Researchers develop imaging technique to study 3D-printed brain tumours
A new method has been created by researchers to 3D bioprint tumours and image glioblastomas for the study of therapeutics.
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Enhancing the speed of atomic force microscopy for biological samples
Researchers have applied for a patent for their innovative cantilever and vibrating plate technique which they say could increase the speed of atomic force microscopy on fragile samples.
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3D forces exerted by tiny cell clusters revealed through new technique
A new imaging technique, which has revealed 3D forces exerted by tiny cell clusters, could help scientists understand how tissue forms, how wounds heal or how tumours spread.
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Stainless imaging developed by adding infrared to standard microscopes
A new method to image cancerous tissues has been created by researchers who have paired infrared measurements with high-resolution optical images.
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Study reveals how immune system handles fungal and viral infections
Researchers have studied how the human body responds to viral infection when already infected by fungi, offering insights into the immune system.
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Researchers map vital atomic-scale protein on COVID-19
Using cryogenic electron microscopy, a team has mapped the Spike protein on COVID-19, which could be used in the development of vaccines.
