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Sharper, deeper, faster

A novel imaging technique combines high resolution, high penetration depth, and high imaging speed to capture detailed information from live biological samples without damaging them. The technique uses two-photon excitation in sheet-illumination mode, enabling fast imaging speed and reducing light-induced damage.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Methods·DateJul 25, 2011

How T lymphocytes attack

Researchers used two-photon microscopy to visualize T lymphocyte infiltration into solid tumours in real-time. T lymphocytes target tumour cells by recognizing the antigen and binding with enzymes, ultimately leading to cell death.

SourceCNRS·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·DateFeb 26, 2007

3-D imaging inside living organism, using quantum dots

Researchers at Cornell University developed a new approach to using quantum dots for biological studies of living animals, achieving high-resolution three-dimensional images inside living tissue. The technique, known as multiphoton microscopy with quantum-dot imaging, outperforms conventional methods by 1,000 times in brightness and re...

SourceCornell University·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 2003