A microscope built in the UK is the first in the world to produce 3-D internal pictures of objects. This microscope combines two techniques, X-ray microtomography -- which produces 3-D images from a ...

Standard genetic sequencing approaches can tell you a lot about the genetic makeup and activity in a sample, like a piece of tissue or drop of blood. But they don't tell you where specific genetic ...

Grab your lab coat, or at least pretend you have one, and prepare to zoom way, way in because we’re about to explore a world that’s been hiding right under your nose this whole time. Ever wondered ...

There's a limit to what you can learn about cells from 2D pictures, but creating 3D images is a time-intensive process. Now, scientists from UT Southwestern have developed a new "simple and ...

Anyone who has ever used a microscope knows that it takes time to bring a sample into sharp focus. Each time you move the ...

Details on tiny creatures and organisms that can’t be seen by the naked eye can be absolutely gorgeous — or completely terrifying. Nikon recently released winners and notable entries for its Small ...

An image from the transmission electron microscope. The amorphous calcium phosphate is beginning to crystallize, which can be clearly seen at the bottom of the image. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

When trying to measure molecular structures with nanometer precision, every bit of noise shows up in the data: someone walking past the microscope, tiny vibrations in the building and even the traffic ...

Researchers have developed a new method for rapid 3D imaging. Instead of having to scan repeatedly in 2D, the researchers proposed a one-scan technique that uses a light needle to process at depth and ...