Light Microscopy – News and Features

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Prokaryotic Cells: Definition, Structure and Characteristics
Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that lack membrane-bound structures. This article details the structure of prokaryotic cells and provides examples of prokaryotic organisms.

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Silver Nanoparticles in Packaging Can Contaminate Dry Foods
New research suggests that silver nanoparticles can leach out of antimicrobial plastic packaging and contaminate solid foods.

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Wireless Biosensor Uses Light To Monitor Cellular Communication
MIT researchers introduced organic electro-scattering antennas (OCEANs) that use light to monitor electrical signals in cells without wires. These durable, scalable devices offer micrometer spatial resolution.

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Methods for Microplastics Detection
Explore the technologies currently being used and developed to detect microplastics and nanoplastics.

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Advancements in Super-Resolution Microscopy Could Revolutionize Cell Imaging
An innovative imaging platform could improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale.

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Key Mechanism in Skin Cancer Development Identified
Researchers identified that the interaction between proteins Rab7a and TPC2 promotes melanoma growth and metastasis by altering endolysosomal processes and key signaling pathways. Inhibiting Rab7a reduces TPC2 activity, suppressing tumor progression.

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Microfluidic Device Reveals Tumor Shape Can Predict Aggressiveness
New research has offered insights into how tumor shape can predict cancer cell behavior and aggressiveness.

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Antarctic Amber Discovered for the First Time
A team led by the Alfred Wegener Institute and TU Bergakademie Freiberg has discovered amber in Antarctica, offering unprecedented insight into ancient polar forests. The amber reveals evidence of resin-producing trees.

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Battery Material Characterization Advancements Boost Renewable Energy Innovation
This article explores three studies that demonstrate the importance of materials characterization and configuration in battery innovation.

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How Layering and Twisting Impact the Properties of Graphene
FSU researchers discovered that twisted bilayer graphene’s optical conductivity depends on its super-moiré structure, not its twist angle. Using nano-light imaging, the study highlights graphene’s potential in optoelectronics and thermal imaging.
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