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What is Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy? Confocal fluorescence microscopy is a commonly used optical imaging method in biology, combining fluorescence imaging with confocal microscopy for increased optical resolution. This article will discuss the principles of fluorescence and confocal microscopes, and describe the stages of fluorophore selection and sample preparation. Image Credit: Micha Weber / Shutterstock.com What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is the process by which a photon is absorbed...

The Minimum Wage in Every State in 2021 The Minimum Wage in Every State in 2021 The federal minimum wage may not change in 2021, but many states have plans to increase their wage requirements. Dobo Kristian / Shutterstock.com It’s been more than a decade since the federal minimum wage was increased. First enacted by Congress in 1938 at 25 cents per hour, the minimum wage last received a boost in 2009 when it went from $6.55 to $7.25. Despite calls to institute a $15 per hour minimum wage, it ...

Forensic Applications of Fluorescent Microscopy Image Credit: Micha Weber / Shutterstock.com How is microscopy used in forensics? A forensic investigation on determining the cause of death often depends upon the analysis of the evidence of the time since death, otherwise known as the postmortem interval (PMI). While several macroscopic observations can be utilized to determine the PMI, microscopy techniques, particularly electron microscopy (EM), can provide more accurate PMI estimates. For exa...