Luminescent nanoparticles and a low-power laser for super-resolution microscopy
24 February, 2017Researchers have used a low-power laser beam to switch luminescent nanoparticles on and off, in a breakthrough that will lead to super-resolution microscopy for the detailed study of live cells and organisms.
Electron microscope dedicated to medical research
21 February, 2017AXT has completed the installation of a TESCAN VEGA SEM at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, where it will assist with the institute's research into cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and chronic disorders.
JPK OT-AFM Combi-System
19 December, 2016The OT-AFM Combi-System from JPK is a combined optical tweezers and atomic force microscopy system.
Nikon Eclipse Ti2 inverted microscope platform
10 December, 2016The Eclipse Ti2 delivers a 25 mm field of view (FOV). It maximises the sensor area of large-format CMOS cameras without making compromises and improves data throughput.
Electron microscope adds chemical analysis capabilities
06 December, 2016Queensland University of Technology's newly purchased scanning electron microscope will be installed at the Central Analytical Research Facility, a laboratory that houses instruments for analysing the physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Olympus FLUOVIEW FV3000 confocal laser scanning microscope
05 December, 2016Built for fast, stable imaging of biological processes within living cells and tissues, the FLUOVIEW FV3000 confocal laser scanning microscope offers the flexibility required for live cell imaging, high-resolution fixed imaging and the temporal resolution required to image dynamic intracellular processes.
AMT BioSprint series TEM cameras
16 October, 2016AMT has released the BioSprint series cameras for TEM applications. The cameras are available in both 12 and 16 MP scientific CCD and provide high-speed readout, an anti-blooming sensor and a high-performance lens.
AMT XR16 TEM CCD camera
14 October, 2016AMT's XR16 CCD camera represents the latest in larger format CCD sensors. The camera is a suitable choice for clinical pathology and other applications routinely running at microscope magnifications below 50,000x.
Nanoparticles get in shape for drug delivery
28 September, 2016UNSW researchers have answered a longstanding question that could lead to better drug delivery vehicles: how does a nanoparticle's shape affect its voyage through the cell?
Scientifica PatchStar micromanipulator
23 September, 2016The PatchStar micromanipulator from Scientifica is suitable for electrophysiology studies, microinjection and other demanding applications that require delicate positioning.
Nikon Eclipse Ts2R Inverted Research Microscope
05 September, 2016The Eclipse Ts2R from Nikon is an intermediate-sized inverted research microscope designed for a wide variety of applications.
Nikon Eclipse Ts2 Inverted Routine Microscope
02 September, 2016The Eclipse Ts2 from Nikon is an entry-level inverted microscope with enhanced functionality and ease of use. Its compact design saves valuable space in the laboratory and fits easily inside tissue culture hoods.
Excelitas Technologies X-cite 120LEDBoost illumination system
24 August, 2016The Excelitas Technologies X-cite 120LEDBoost LED illumination solution for fluorescence microscopy is said to deliver 40% more power than its predecessor for improved fluorophore excitation without compromise.
Atom probe microscopy could unlock hidden gold resources
12 August, 2016Using the Geoscience Atom Probe Facility at Curtin University, scientists have found metallic gold nanoparticles only a few nanometres in diameter within the common mineral arsenopyrite.
Microscopic imaging under the sea
18 July, 2016Researchers have built a diver-operated underwater microscope to study millimetre-scale processes as they naturally occur on the sea floor.
