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We offer scientific research and teaching material on the subjects of microscopy. The content is designed to support beginners, experienced practitioners and scientists alike in their everyday work and experiments. Explore interactive tutorials and application notes, discover the basics of microscopy as well as high-end technologies.
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Mica: A Game-changer for Collaborative Research at Imperial College London
This interview highlights the transformative impact of Mica at Imperial College London. Scientists explain how Mica has been a game-changer, expanding research possibilities and facilitating…
Designing the Future with Stem Cell and RNA Technology
Visionary biotech start-up Uncommon Bio is tackling one of the world’s biggest health challenges: food sustainability. In this webinar, Stem Cell Scientist Samuel East will show how they use RNA…
Guide to Microscopy in Cancer Research
Cancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease caused by cells deficient in growth regulation. Genetic and epigenetic changes in one or a group of cells disrupt normal function and result in…
A Guide to Model Organisms in Research
A model organism is a species used by researchers to study specific biological processes. They have similar genetic characteristics to humans and are commonly used in research areas such as genetics,…
A Guide to Darkfield Microscopes
A darkfield microscope offers a way to view the structures of many types of biological specimens in greater contrast without the need of stains.
A Guide to Phase Contrast
A phase contrast light microscope offers a way to view the structures of many types of biological specimens in greater contrast without the need of stains.
A Guide to Super-Resolution
Find out more about Leica super-resolution microscopy solutions and how they can empower you to visualize in fine detail subcellular structures and dynamics.
A Guide to Differential Interference Contrast (DIC)
A DIC microscope is a widefield microscopy which has a polarization filter and Wollaston prism between the light source and condenser lens and also between the objective lens and camera sensor or…
A Guide to Photomanipulation
The term photomanipulation encompasses a range of techniques that utilize the properties of fluorescent molecules to initiate events and observe how dynamic complexes behave over time in living cells.…
Selecting the Right Dissecting Microscope
You can spend many hours looking through the eyepieces of a dissecting microscope whenever dissections must be done. Leica Microsystems lets you select from a diverse array of microscopes and…
A Guide to Neuroscience Research
Are you working towards a better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases or studying the function of the nervous system? See how you can make breakthroughs with imaging solutions from Leica…
A Practical Guide to Virology Research
Leica solutions for imaging and sample preparation help you with the investigation of viral entry and fusion, genome integration, viral replication, assembly, and virus budding.
A Guide to Cryo-Electron Tomography
Cryo-electron tomography (CryoET) is used to resolve biomolecules within their cellular environment down to an unprecedented resolution below one nanometer.
A Guide to Zebrafish Research
For the best result during screening, sorting, manipulation, and imaging you need to see details and structures to make the right decisions for your next steps in research.
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A Guide to OCT
Leica Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems support ophthalmologists, ophthalmic surgeons, and researchers with easy-to-use, high-quality imaging technology.
How to Study Gene Regulatory Networks in Embryonic Development
Join Dr. Andrea Boni by attending this on-demand webinar to explore how light-sheet microscopy revolutionizes developmental biology. This advanced imaging technique allows for high-speed, volumetric…
Cutting-Edge Imaging Techniques for GPCR Signaling
With this webinar on-demand enhance your pharmacological research with our webinar on GPCR signaling and explore cutting-edge imaging techniques that aim to understand how GPCR signaling translates…
Revealing Neuronal Migration’s Molecular Secrets
Different approaches can be used to investigate neuronal migration to their niche in the developing brain. In this webinar, experts from The University of Oxford present the microscopy tools and…
Advancing Uterine Regenerative Therapies with Endometrial Organoids
Prof. Kang's group investigates important factors that determine the uterine microenvironment in which embryo insertion and pregnancy are successfully maintained. They are working to develop new…
Lipidomics Analysis of Sparse Cells based on Laser Microdissection
Delve into cellular intricacies with high-coverage targeted lipidomics analysis of sparse cells. This advanced method, integrating Laser Microdissection (LMD) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass…
Augmented Reality: Transforming Neurosurgical Procedures
In this ebook, you will explore the exciting advances that Augmented Reality (AR) brings to the field of neurosurgery. This comprehensive guide, including explanatory videos, addresses key questions…
Laser Microdissection Protocols for Tissue and Cell Isolation - Download free eBook
In this Bio-protocol Selections, we present a collection of open-access, detailed methods papers using LCM to purify and isolate tissues and cells from plants, mouse embryos, cancer cells, neurons,…
Workflow Solutions for Sample Preparation Methods for Material Science
This brochure presents and explains appropriate workflow solutions for the most frequently required sample preparation methods for material science samples.
Dual-View LightSheet Microscope for Large Multicellular Systems
Visualizing the dynamics of complex multicellular systems is a fundamental goal in biology. To address the challenges of live imaging over large spatiotemporal scales, Franziska Moos et. al. present…
Extended Live-cell Imaging at Nanoscale Resolution
Extended live-cell imaging with TauSTED Xtend. Combined spatial and lifetime information allow super-resolution microscopy at extremely low light dose.
The Guide to STED Sample Preparation
This guide is intended to help users optimize sample preparation for stimulated emission depletion (STED) nanoscopy, specifically when using the STED microscope from Leica Microsystems. It gives an…
Accelerating Discovery for Multiplexed Imaging of Diverse Tissues
Explore IBEX: Open-source multiplexed imaging. Join the collaborative IBEX Imaging Community for optimized tissue processing, antibody selection, and human atlas construction.
Notable AI-based Solutions for Phenotypic Drug Screening
Learn about notable optical microscope solutions for phenotypic drug screening using 3D-cell culture, both planning and execution, from this free, on-demand webinar.
Understanding Tumor Heterogeneity with Protein Marker Imaging
Explore tumor heterogeneity and immune cell dynamics. See how quantitative imaging analysis reveals spatial relationships and molecular insights crucial for advancing cancer research and therapeutics.
How to Get Deeper Insights into your Organoid and Spheroid Models
In this eBook, learn about key considerations for imaging 3D cultures, such as organoids and spheroids, and discover microscopy solutions to shed new insights into dynamic processes in 3D real-time
