Life Science Research reSOLUTION

Confocal laser scanning microscopy paved the way for new groundbreaking technologies such as 4Pi and especially STED microscopy. Attaining unprecedented nano-scale resolutions, they finally enable the visualization of molecular...

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From Molecules to Tissues - Optical Tools for Cancer Research

Obese and Slim Yeast Cells - Microscopic Insights into Cellular Lipid Metabolism

Closing the Spectral Gap - The First Supercontinuum Confocal that Adapts to the Sample

EditorialToday, light microscopy is more...

Whether we go up into space to observe life without the force of gravity or down into the depths of the underwater world, microscopy always has the capacity to take our breath away with stunning pictures.

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Exploring the Secrets of Cell Logistics – TIRF Microscopy Visualises Intracellular Transport Paths

Characterisation of Photosynthetic Biofilms - from Roman Catacombs via 3-D Imaging and Subcellular Identification of Pigments

Identification of Candidate Genes – Laser...

Scientists are starting to use new exciting tools to investigate the nano-world. On one hand there is a growing interest in the high resolution of electron microscopy when combined with live cell imaging aspects of GFP, giving...

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Breaking the Barriers in Bio Research: 4Pi and STED Superresolution Microscopy

“Oblique Illumination” Enhances Visibility of Living Cells

Confocal Microscopy in Protein Research and Neuroscience

EditorialWe saw in the last issue how 4Pi microscopy allows axial resolution...

Meeting the current and future needs of Leica customers was the driver for the reorganisation of Leica’s European Sales Divisions last year. In Life Science Research, Leica considered the changes to be a pre-requisite for...

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Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Nanotubes and Synapses in Immune Cell Communication

Dynamic imaging sheds light on embryonic development processes: Seeing Life Begin

The stereomicroscope as a 3D measurement device

Therefore, in July 2004, Leica formed a new European...

Scientists are starting to use new exciting tools to investigate the nano-world. On one hand there is a growing interest in the high resolution of electron microscopy when combined with live cell imaging aspects of GFP, giving...

Topics in this issue:

4Pi Microscopy A Quantum Leap in the 3D Resolution of Fluorescence Microscopy

Excellent Diagnostics with a New Degree of Freedom

True Confocal Microscopy – Affordable Excellence for Everyday Research

The Way to Visualize Life’s Secrets …All Azimuths

Good Vibrations for...