Microtubule-Based Control of Motor-Clutch System Mechanics in Glioma Cell Migration
November 30, 2018, via Cell Reports
What's New on MicroscopyU
We’re happy to announce that we’ve updated our article on Single-Molecule Super-Resolution Imaging. This article now contains an in-depth discussion of sample preparation, including near-comprehensive tables listing known fluorescent probes and buffer systems for single molecule localization microscopies.
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Resolution
The resolving power of a microscope is the most important feature of the optical system.
Refractive Index (Index of Refraction)
The ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to that in the imaging medium of a microscope.
Introduction to Phase Contrast Microscopy
A mechanism to translate variations in phase into corresponding changes in amplitude.
Introduction to Fluorescence Microscopy
Basic equipment and techniques necessary for observing specimens in fluorescence.
Most Viewed Tutorials
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Spatial Resolution in Digital Imaging
Spatial resolution refers to the number of pixels utilized in construction of the image.
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Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (STORM) Imaging
Review the basic steps involved in acquiring a STORM super-resolution image.
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Numerical Aperture and Image Resolution
Explore how objective numerical aperture size influences Airy disk properties.
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Field of View Diameter
Exploring the effect of varying the field of view size on the viewable specimen area.
Author Spotlight
Michael Davidson
Michael Davidson was a brilliant scientist, artist and photographer. The creator of MicroscopyU, Davidson also authored many scientific articles on the subject of photomicrography. His photomicrographs were published in more than a thousand national and international scientific journals, popular magazines and newspapers. In addition, Davidson’s photomicrography won more than 40 awards in scientific and industrial photography competitions and has been exhibited at over 50 locations nationwide.
2019 Nikon Small World Wall Calendar
The Nikon Small World 2019 Calendar is printed in full color on semi-gloss paper and spiral bound for mounting on the wall. Included in the calendar are all of the winning images from the 2018 Photomicrography Competition.
Recent News and Updates
Smartphone Confocal microscopy for imaging cellular structures in human skin in vivo
November 29, 2018, via OSA - The Optical Society
Content-Aware Image Restoration: Pushing the Limits of Fluorescence Microscopy
November 28, 2018, via Nature Methods
Giving Tuesday
November 27, 2018, via Marine Biological Laboratory
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