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Findings from a new study are providing important insights into the spread of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is transmitted from dogs to people through ticks. The new data are being used to create models that could help predict, and possibly prevent, future outbreaks.

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A novel chromogenic DNA-ISH assay for detecting and visualizing genomic DNA targets under a standard light microscope

Olympus’ third annual Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award is now open for entries through Jan. 31, 2022. Each year, the competition recognizes the best in life science imaging worldwide to inspire and showcase art through microscopy.

Deconvolution is a computational method used to restore the image of the object that is corrupted by the point spread function (PSF) along with sources of noise. In this technical brief, learn how the deconvolution algorithm offered by Leica Microsystems allows you to overcome losses in image resolution and contrast in widefield (WF) fluorescence microscopy due to the wave nature of light and the diffraction of light by optical elements. Explore the methods of user-controlled or automated dec

Image Credit: Likoper/Shutterstock.com L’occhio Della Mosca ( The Fly’s Eye) by Giambattista Odierna in 1644 CE. In that sensational book, the Italian naturalist provided the first detailed account of organic tissue – enabled by studying organic matter under the lens of newly invented microscopes. Now, the latest optical microscope technology is capable of imaging viruses that live in organisms. Conventional Light Microscopes: Widefield and Confocal Conventional light microscopes – wid...

New type of placental structure discovered in animals The Cyclostomata is an ancient group of aquatic colonial suspension-feeders from the phylum Bryozoa. The fact that they have unique placentae has been discovered by researchers at St Petersburg University and the University of Vienna. The coenocytes, i.e. large multinucleate cell structures, originate via nuclear multiplication and cytoplasmic growth among the cells surrounding the early embryo. Interestingly, the coenocytes are commonly fou...

Biodegradable Nanoprobes Improve Cancer Diagnosis Written by AZoNanoMar 12 2021 New nanoprobes, which were recently developed by Imperial College London (ICL) and tested in zebrafish, could help identify cancer more precisely and may support the diagnosis and treatment in the days to come. Purple cancer cells are labeled using bioharmonophores (white label). Image Credit: Imperial College London. To clearly visualize tumors in the body for cancer diagnosis, physicians can utilize miniature opti...

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 E-Mail To highlight tumours in the body for cancer diagnosis, doctors can use tiny optical probes (nanoprobes) that light up when they attach to tumours. These nanoprobes allow doctors to detect the location, shape and size of cancers in the body. Most nanoprobes are fluorescent; they absorb light of a specific colour, like blue and then emit back light of a different colour, like green. However, as tissues of the human body can emit light as well, distinguishing the nanoprobe light from the ...