After more than five decades of mystery, scientists have finally unveiled the detailed structure and function of a ...

Bacteriophages, or phages, viruses that selectively target and infect bacteria, have drawn growing attention for their ...

Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria allows us ...

Researchers investigated whether microbial active motion (e.g., swimming), morphology, and optical properties could serve as biosignatures using in situ video microscopy at a range of extreme field ...

Microscopes were also in the arsenal of early ... which will serve to inspire budding researchers by showcasing the excitement of cell biology that addresses a pressing cause in a dramatic setting ...

Multiphoton microscopy is a valuable tool for neuroscience research, allowing scientists to observe functional brain activity ...

The undissolved exoskeletons (insect shell) and any microplastics could be distinguished from each other using an optical microscope with polarized light. The new method and results are promising ...

In the fall of 2014, a new Leica SP8 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope came on line which was funded by a NSF-MRI grant to Larissa Williams, Matt Cote, Nancy Kleckner, and Travis Gould. As part of a ...

The Carnegie Microscopy Lab is a shared campus facility used primarily by the departments of Biology, Geology, Neuroscience, Physics, and Chemistry. During fall 2012 the lab acquired a new FE-SEM/EDS ...

These are the best microscopes for students and young scientists, offering professional functionality without breaking the bank. Our guide to the best microscopes for students includes a range of ...