The Future of Microscopy is Light
In the modern era of cellular research, electron microscopes have been a primary source for the most meaningful investigations. Despite their proud past, light microscopes had been largely relegated grade school labs, held back by physical limitations on their resolution. New techniques, however, are challenging these assumptions and bringing about a renaissance for the tool [...]
Posted at 3:25 pm on April 19, 2010 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Biotech Concepts, Issues in Biotech | Tagged: biology, microscope, microscopy | read on
Heart Cells on the Beat
Each year 1.1 million Americans suffer heart attacks, almost half of which prove to be fatal. During a heart attack, blockage of the coronary artery temporarily cuts off blood supply to the cardiac tissue. The lack of oxygen kills heart cells, resulting in irreversible damage. Traditionally there is little to no hope of regaining function [...]
Posted at 3:24 pm on April 19, 2010 | leave a comment | Filed Under: New Research | Tagged: biotechnology, cells, health, heart | read on
