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The knowledge portal of Leica Microsystems offers scientific research and teaching material on the subjects of microscopy. The content is designed to support 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!
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- Basics in Microscopy

- Confocal Microscopy

- Digital Microscopy

- Dentistry

- EM Sample Preparation

- Fluorescence Microscopy

- Light Sheet Microscopy

- Neurosurgery

- Optical Coherence Tomography

- Super-Resolution

- Stereo Microscopy

- Surface Metrology

- Quality Assurance

- Otolaryngology (ENT)

- Ophthalmology

- Plastic Reconstructive

- Widefield Microscopy

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Latest Articles

Better Decision Making during Anterior Segment Surgery
Anterior segment surgery ranges from routine cataract surgery to more complex procedures such as Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK), Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty…Read article
Laser Microdissection Publication List
This list presents current publications in the major application fields for laser microdissection and is updated monthly.Read article
Hand-Held OCT Clinical & Research Applications
Hand-held Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has revolutionized pediatric ophthalmology and has had a significant impact on ophthalmology in general. The Leica Envisu C2300 hand-held OCT allows to…Read article
Perform Microscopy Analysis for Pathology Ergonomically and Efficiently
The main performance features of a microscope which are critical for rapid, ergonomic, and precise microscopic analysis of pathology specimens are described in this article. Microscopic analysis of…Read article
Factors to Consider When Selecting a Research Microscope
An optical microscope is often one of the central devices in a life-science research lab. It can be used for various applications which shed light on many scientific questions. Thereby the…Read article
How to Quantify Label-free Blood Flow
The application note “Label-free Blood Flow Quantification” is a guide for data acquisition and analysis of blood flow using label-free third harmonic generation (THG) imaging.Read article
How Can Immunofluorescence Aid Virology Research?
Modern virology research has become as crucial now as ever before due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. There are many powerful technologies and assays that virologists can apply to their research into…Read article
Studying Natural Killer (NK) Cells Derived from Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSC)
The study of natural killer (NK) cells holds tremendous promise for developing novel immunotherapies. NK cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be used to create an easily…Read article
Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Digital Solution for Steel Quality Rating
For the efficient and fast rating of non-metallic inclusions to determine steel quality, deciding which digital rating solution to use can be a challenge. This article discusses the important criteria…Read article
Upright Fluorescence Microscopy for Virus Replication Studies
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in late 2019 and spread over the world quickly. Due to its dramatic impact, researchers are interested in the nature of the…Read article
Obtain maximum information from your specimen with LIGHTNING
LIGHTNING is an adaptive process for extraction of information that reveals fine structures and details, otherwise simply not visible, fully automatically. Unlike traditional technologies, that use a…Read article
Studying Adipose Tissue Development and Expansion
This article discusses sharp, high-contrast imaging of whole mount adipose (fat) tissues specimens, which are thick and round (unsectioned), with a THUNDER Imager using Computational Clearing. Adipose…Read article
Study synaptic dynamics with millisecond precision in neurobiology
What if you could dissect the synaptic dynamics with millisecond precision? To resolve controversial questions in neurobiology employing new techniques for visualizing cellular activity is essential.…Read article
Expanding the frontiers of confocal live cell imaging
To address the specific challenges of live cell confocal imaging and help researchers get closer to the truth, Leica Microsystems has re-imagined confocal microscopy, designing its entirely new…Read article
Getting Sharper 3D Images of Thick Biological Specimens with Widefield Microscopy
Widefield fluorescence microscopy is often used to visualize structures in life science specimens and obtain useful information. With the use of fluorescent proteins or dyes, discrete specimen…Read article


