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OCT-Analysis of a Clear Corneal Incision
The aim of this prospective study was to analyse the effect of lateral stromal hydration on the morphology of clear corneal incision architecture using the microscope integrated anterior segment OCT.Read article
Coronavirus Replication in Host Cells
In this study, a molecular pore complex, which spans both membranes of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 virus-induced cytosolic vesicles and likely plays a role in replication, was visualized.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
Time-resolved STED microscopy
Introduced more than 30 years ago, stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy has raised to a standard and widely used method for imaging in the life sciences. Thanks to continuous technological…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
Augmented Reality (AR) Fluorescence Image Gallery
Building on a decade of leadership in fluorescence imaging technology, GLOW800 AR fluorescence is the first of many modalities based on the proprietary GLOW AR platform. The sophisticated imaging…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
Infection of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 can be blocked by a human monoclonal antibody
Vaccines and targeted therapeutics for treatment of the respiratory disease COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, are currently lacking. Based on the results of this study, it was reported…Read article
Advanced Techniques in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
In this webinar Dr. Thompson and Dr. Moshirfar will explain how Leica microscopes aid in procedures such as Centration of Multifocal IOLs and corneal inlays such as Kamra and Lenticular Grafts used in…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
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