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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.
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…

A Guide to Neuroscience Research

Are you working towards a better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases or studying the function of the nervous system? See how you can make breakthroughs with imaging solutions from Leica…
Cell DIVE multiplexed image of FFPE tissue section from syngeneic murine cancer model, 4T1.

Mapping Tumor Immune Landscape with AI-Powered Spatial Proteomics

Spatial mapping of untreated tumors provides an overview of the tumor immune architecture, useful for understanding therapeutic responses. Immunocompetent murine models are essential for identifying…
Automated Laser Microdissection for Proteome Analysis

Deep Visual Proteomics Provides Precise Spatial Proteomic Information

Despite the availability of imaging methods and mass spectroscopy for spatial proteomics, a key challenge that remains is correlating images with single-cell resolution to protein-abundance…
Multiplexed Cell DIVE imaging of Adult Human Alzheimer’s brain tissue section demonstrating expression of markers specific to astrocytes (GFAP, S100B), microglia (TMEM119, IBA1), AD-associated markers (p-Tau217, β-amyloid) and immune cells such as CD11b+, CD163+, CD4+, and HLA-DRA+, clustered around the β-amyloid plaques.

Spatial Analysis of Neuroimmune Interactions in Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder characterized by neurofibrillary tangles, β-amyloid plaques, and neuroinflammation. These dysfunctions trigger or are exacerbated by…
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