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A Guide to Using Microscopy for Drosophila (Fruit Fly) Research
The fruit fly, typically Drosophila melanogaster, has been used as a model organism for over a century. One reason is that many disease-related genes are shared between Drosophila and humans. It is…
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Microscope Calibration for Measurements: Why and How You Should Do It
Microscope calibration ensures accurate and consistent measurements for inspection, quality control (QC), failure analysis, and research and development (R&D). Calibration steps are described in this…
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A Guide to Zebrafish Research
To obtain optimal results while doing zebrafish research, especially during screening, sorting, handling, and imaging, seeing the fine details and structures is important. They help researchers make…
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Selecting the Right Dissecting Microscope
Learn how you can enhance dissection for life-science research and education with a microscope that ensures ergonomic comfort, high-quality optics, and easy access to the specimen.
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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…
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Understanding Clearly the Magnification of Microscopy
To help users better understand the magnification of microscopy and how to determine the useful range of magnification values for digital microscopes, this article provides helpful guidelines.
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ISO 9022 Standard Part 11 - Testing Microscopes with Severe Conditions
This article describes a test to determine the robustness of Leica microscopes to mold and fungus growth. The test follows the specifications of the ISO 9022 part 11 standard for optical instruments.
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Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Stereo Microscope
This article explains key factors that help users determine which stereo microscope solution can best meet their needs, depending on the application.
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What is the FusionOptics Technology?
Leica stereo microscopes with FusionOptics provide optimal 3D perception. The brain merges two images, one with large depth of field and the other with high resolution, into one 3D image.