Before microscopes, the world of cells and microbes was a mystery, invisible to even the sharpest minds. But once scientists learned to bend light and magnify the unseen, biology was transformed forever. In this article, we’ll explore this journey from simple lenses to the cutting-edge technologies that reshaped science, medicine, and our understanding of the living world. Details >
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Have you ever wondered how superresolution microscopy works? What’s the difference between STED, STORM, and MINFLUX? What is “resolution” and what is a “PSF”? What is so special about the STEDYCON? Read on to find out.
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Structured illumination microscopy offers some advantages over confocal, most notably increased resolution. Comparing it to STED, however, reveals its limitations. Details >