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Science Lab

Science Lab

Learn. Share. Contribute. The knowledge portal of Leica Microsystems. Find scientific research and teaching material on the subject of microscopy. The portal supports beginners, experienced practitioners and scientists alike in their everyday work and experiments. Explore interactive tutorials and application notes, discover the basics of microscopy as well as high-end technologies. Become part of the Science Lab community and share your expertise.
Transfection using the Uncommon Bio reprogramming system. Image acquired using the THUNDER Imager 3D Cell Culture with THUNDER Large Volume Computational Clearing (LVCC) applied. Image courtesy of Samuel East, Uncommon Bio.

Designing the Future with Novel and Scalable Stem Cell Culture

Visionary biotech start-up Uncommon Bio is tackling one of the world’s biggest health challenges: food sustainability. In this webinar, Stem Cell Scientist Samuel East shows how they make stem cell…
Multiplexed Cell DIVE imaging of Adult Human Alzheimer’s Brain Tissue labelled with 15 antibodies targeted towards markers specific to astrocytes (GFAP, S100B), microglia (TMEM119, IBA1), and Alzheimer’s-associated markers (β-amyloid and p-Tau217).

Explore Alzheimer's Spatial Proteome with Big Data

Alzheimer's disease, a genetic and sporadic neurodegenerative condition, leads to cognitive decline in mid to late life, marked by β-amyloid plaques and tau tangles. With limited treatment options,…
Documentation of an automotive clutch friction surface with a digital microscope

Automotive Part Verification and Development according to Specifications

Automotive part verification during the development and production of parts and components by suppliers or manufacturers is important for ensuring that specifications are met. Specifications are…
3D culture of ovarian cancer cells imaged using the confocal mode of Mica.

Mica: A Game-changer for Collaborative Research at Imperial College London

This interview highlights the transformative impact of Mica at Imperial College London. Scientists explain how Mica has been a game-changer, expanding research possibilities and facilitating…
Complete camera overview of EM grid recorded with 3 channels. Inserts displaying the positions, where superresolved 3D confocal images were recorded. 3D renderings of these positions are shown in the zoomed inserts. Fluorescence channels (nuclei by Hoechst, blue; mitochondria by MitoTracker Green, green; lipid Droplets by Bodipy and Crimson Beads, red). Width of a grid square is 90 ?m, width of a grid bar is 35 ?m. Samples kindly provided by Ievgeniia Zagoriy, Mahamid-Group, EMBL Heidelberg, Germany.

From Bench to Beam: A Complete Correlative Cryo Light Microscopy Workflow

In the webinar entitled "A Multimodal Vitreous Crusade, a Cryo Correlative Workflow from Bench to Beam" a team of experts discusses the exciting world of correlative workflows for structural biology…
Area of a printed circuit board (PCB) which was imaged with extended depth of field (EDOF) using digital microscopy.

Depth of Field in Microscope Images

For microscopy imaging, depth of field is an important parameter when needing sharp images of sample areas with structures having significant changes in depth. In practice, depth of field is…
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma with 11 Aerobic Glycolysis/Warburg Effect biomarkers shown – BCAT, Glut1, HK2, HTR2B, LDHA, NaKATPase, PCAD, PCK26, PKM2, SMA1, and Vimentin.

Dive into Pancreatic Cancer Research with Big Data

Pancreatic cancer, with a mortality rate near 40%, is challenging to treat due to its proximity to major organs. This story explores the complex biology of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC),…
Colon adenocarcinoma and normal colon at the tumor margin. 13 biomarkers shown including Cadherin, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD20, CD31, CD45, Collagen, Caspase 9, BCL2, Beta-Catenin, Vimentin, and Smooth Muscle Actin.

Uncover the Hidden Complexity of Colon Cancer with Big Data

Colorectal cancer poses a significant health burden. While surgery is effective initially, some patients develop recurrent secondary disease with poor prognosis, necessitating advanced therapies like…
Digital microscopy simplifies documenting cell-culture results electronically while following 21 CFR part 11 guidelines for biopharma.

Introduction to 21 CFR Part 11 for Electronic Records of Cell Culture

This article provides an introduction to the recommendations of 21 CFR Part 11 from the FDA, specifically focusing on the audit trail and user management in the context of cell-culture laboratories.…
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