Science Lab

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.

Integrated Serial Sectioning and Cryo-EM Workflows for 3D Biological Imaging

This on-demand webinar explores how integrated tools can support electron microscopy workflows from sample preparation to image analysis. Experts Andreia Pinto, Adrian Boey, and Hoyin Lai present the…
Cell DIVE multiplexed image of FFPE tissue section from human colon adenocarcinoma tissue.

Multiplexed Imaging Reveals Tumor Immune Landscape in Colon Cancer

Cancer immunotherapy benefits few due to resistance and relapse, and combinatorial therapeutic strategies that target multiple steps of the cancer-immunity cycle may improve outcomes. This study shows…
Cell DIVE multiplexed image of FFPE tissue section from human invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC)

AI-Powered Hi-Plex Spatial Analysis Tools for Breast Cancer Research

Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Investigating the tumor microenvironment (TME) is crucial to elucidate the mechanisms of tumor progression. Systematic…
Mouse brain slice which was immunostained with GFAP-A647 and imaged using a THUNDER Imager Tissue. Courtesy of H. Xu, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

A Guide to Neuroscience Research

Neuroscience often requires investigating challenging specimens to better understand the nervous system and disorders. Leica microscopes helps neuroscientists obtain insights into neuronal functions.
3D high-plex imaging in cancer immunology. Overview of a pancreatic tumor section in mouse model, labeled with 15 markers and imaged in one go using STELLARIS with SpectraPlex. (https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-024-00260-7)

How to Streamline High-Plex Imaging for 3D Spatial Omics Advances

In this webinar, Dr. Julia Roberti and Dr. Luis Alvarez from Leica Microsystems introduce SpectraPlex, a new functionality integrated into the STELLARIS confocal platform for high-plex 3D spatial…
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma with 11 Apoptosis biomarkers shown – BAK, BAX, BCL2, BCLXL, Caspase9, CIAP1, NaKATPase, PCK26, SMAC, Vimentin, and XIAP.

Transforming Research with Spatial Proteomics Workflows

Spatial Proteomics, Nature Methods 2024 Method of the Year, is driving research advancements in cancer, immunology, and beyond. By combining positional data with high throughput imaging of proteins in…
Large volume computational clearing processed Thunder image of human pancreatic islet organoid. Cells segmented using Segment By Example tool, automatically phenotyped, and color-coded based on phenotypes in Aivia. Image courtesy of the Matthias von Herrath Lab, La Jolla Institute of Immunology, La Jolla, CA.

Get to Insights Faster and Easier with AI Image Analysis Tools

Discover how Aivia helps scientists streamline image analysis with fast setup, accurate AI detection, and easy batch processing.
Image: Human stem cell-derived mid brain organoids. Courtesy of Dr Tanya Singh, University of Oxford.

Unlocking the Secrets of Organoid Models in Biomedical Research

Get ready to delve deeper into the world of organoids and 3D models, which are essential tools for advancing our understanding of human health. Navigating these complex structures and obtaining clear…
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…
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