Microscopy continues to transform the life sciences. Here are five recent breakthroughs made possible by the technique.

Steven Wilhelm's work on this study was supported by The National Science Foundation, The National Institute of Environmental Health Science, the Simons Foundation and the Allen Family Philanthropies.

Researchers use cryo-EM and optical tweezers to investigate how an antiviral interacts with the herpes simplex virus.

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To ensure that the tissue structures of biological samples are easily recognisable under the electron microscope, they are treated with a staining agent. The standard staining agent for this is ...

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New research shows how surface material and temperature change how long viruses survive and whether they can still spread.

AI-generated images and out-of-context visuals are circulating on social media following U.S. forces’ capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, fueling false information online. Maduro has long ...