Microscopy and Imaging
Multiplex Annotated Tissue Imaging System (MANTIS®)
Multiplex Annotated Tissue Imaging System (MANTIS®)Genoskin’s integrated digital process for 3-D deconstruction of human skin immune landscapeLIVE WEBINAR Date: Wednesday, December 7th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 7pm Dubai Discover how to perform 10-color imaging of tissue samples using a confocal microscope, and see how this can allow assessment of the skin immune landscape. In…
Read MoreSee the Hidden: Correlative Techniques for Electron Microscopy
See the Hidden:Correlative Techniques for Electron MicroscopyLIVE WORKSHOP Date: Tuesday, December 6th 2022Time: 1-4pm London, 2-5pm Berlin, 5-8pm Dubai In this next highly anticipated virtual edition of our See the Hidden Workshop Series, we dive into the ultrastructure of biological systems. We look at state-of-the-art Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM) methods to guide specimen preparation and…
Read MoreHow FRET Works: A Guide to Visualizing Protein Interactions
Not sure what FRET is, or just need a refresher on how FRET works? Read our short guide to understand the usefulness of FRET for studying protein-protein interactions.
Read MoreAdvanced Cryo Preparation Techniques
Advanced Cryo Preparation TechniquesLIVE WEBINAR Date: Tuesday, October 11th 2022Time: 10am London, 11am Berlin, 1pm Dubai In this webinar, you will discover: A step-by-step guide to optimizing your cryo-EM workflow Preparation tools for cellular and biological sample preparation Expert help and advice on capturing the perfect cryo-EM image Cryo-electron microscopy is becoming an important tool…
Read MoreFive-color STED with a single depletion laser and fluorescence lifetime phasor separation
Five-color STED with a single depletion laser and fluorescence lifetime phasor separationLIVE WEBINAR Date: Thursday, October 13th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 6pm Dubai Using a single depletion laser avoids laser misalignment and bleaching issues during stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy but limits the available fluorophores for use. Imaging with five fluorochromes using one depletion…
Read MoreThe role of iron metabolism in cancer progression
The role of iron metabolism in cancer progressionLIVE WEBINAR Date: Tuesday, Sept 27th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 6pm Dubai Iron metabolism plays a role in cancer development and progression, and modulates the immune response. Understanding how iron influences cancer and the immune system can aid the development of new therapeutic approaches. In this webinar,…
Read MoreUltramicrotomy Masterclass: The Cutting Edge of Sectioning
Ultramicrotomy: The Cutting Edge of SectioningLIVE WEBINAR Date: Thursday, September 29th 2022Time: 2pm London, 3pm Berlin, 5pm Dubai Discover ways to refine your ultramicrotomy technique to improve electron microscopy (EM) imaging for a wide range of samples and EM techniques. In this webinar, you will learn: Ways experts refine their ultramicrotomy workflows for specific applications…
Read MoreSee the Hidden: Spatial Biology II
See the Hidden: Spatial Biology IILIVE WORKSHOP Date: Tuesday, September 13th 2022Time: 1:30-4:30pm London, 2:30-5:30pm Berlin, 4:30-7:30pm Dubai In this next virtual edition of our See the Hidden Workshop series, we will continue to explore the topic of Spatial Biology, which we started to examine earlier this year. In Spatial Biology Part II, join us…
Read MoreLive-cell fluorescence lifetime multiplexing using organic fluorophores
Live-cell fluorescence lifetime multiplexing using organic fluorophoresLIVE WEBINAR Date: Wednesday, September 7th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 6pm Dubai Spectrally resolved detection of fluorophores with distinct excitation and emission spectra is a routine method for performing multiplexed fluorescence microscopy. However, as many commonly used fluorophores have spectral overlap, this technique is limited to three to…
Read MoreWriting for the Web
Writing for the Web Date: Friday, September 30th, 2022Time: 7am Los Angeles, 9am Chicago, 10am New York, 3pm London, 4pm Berlin Are you looking to share your science online with a broader audience? Or maybe you are considering a career shift and want to move into science writing. There are many reasons you might want…
Read MoreSee the Hidden: Spatial Biology
See the Hidden: Spatial BiologyLIVE WORKSHOP Date: Thursday, July 7th 2022Time: 1-4pm London, 2-5pm Berlin, 4-7pm Dubai In this next highly anticipated virtual edition of our See the Hidden Workshop Series, we will start to examine emerging microscopy techniques being used to study cells within a spatial 2D and 3D context. We will examine the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Basis for Morphogenesis in the Early Mammalian Embryo
Understanding the Basis for Morphogenesis in the Early Mammalian EmbryoLIVE WEBINAR Date: Wednesday, July 13th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 6pm Dubai During embryonic development, the patterning of tissues is closely coordinated with their morphogenesis. Starting from a predominantly symmetric zygote, the embryo progressively acquires axial asymmetries that form the basis for the gradual establishment…
Read MoreLab Meetings Live: CRISPR methods, techniques & advice
Lab Meetings Live: CRISPR methods, techniques & adviceOpen Access Virtual Conference Date: Wednesday, 21st September 2022Time: 2pm BST | 9am EST | 6am PST Lab Meetings Live is an ongoing series of intimate virtual conferences, with one important distinction: while the focus of most conference content is on sharing the latest research results, Lab Meetings…
Read MoreVisualizing protein-protein interactions by non-fitting and easy FRET-FLIM approaches
Visualizing protein-protein interactions by non-fitting and easy FRET-FLIM approachesLIVE WEBINAR Date: Tuesday, July 19th 2022Time: 3pm London, 4pm Berlin, 6pm Dubai Understanding molecular interactions in living cells is one of the key elements to deciphering the molecular mechanisms underpinning most cellular functions. The gold standard for studying protein-protein interaction is Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET).…
Read MoreHow Using Oil Immersion Microscopy Can Increase Your Resolution
Oil immersion microscopy can improve your resolution in microscopy. This article will explain why this is the case and how you can use oil immersion microscopy in the lab!
Read MoreAdvances in Cellular Imaging by Cryo-3D Correlative Light and Electron Tomography
Advances in Cellular Imaging by Cryo-3D Correlative Light and Electron TomographyLIVE WEBINAR Date: Friday, July 1st 2022Time: 10am London, 11am Berlin, 1pm Dubai Advances in cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET), including cryo-focused ion beam (FIB) milling for the thinning of cells and new cryo-TEM instrumentation, allow the visualization of molecular sociology inside cells in near-native states. However,…
Read MoreSupercharge your Image Analysis with Advanced AI Methods
Supercharge your Image Analysis with Advanced AI Methods Available On Demand Speakers Delisa Garcia arivis Head of Sales EMEA and ROWarivis – a ZEISS company Sreenivas Bhattiprolu Head of Digital SolutionsZEISS Delisa Garcia began using microscopy techniques such as confocal, multiphoton, second harmonics, FLIM and FRET to study muscle contraction during her PhD and postdoc…
Read MoreHistology Hacks for Cryosectioning
Histology Hacks for Cryosectioning Available On Demand Speaker Dr. Marla Rivera-Oliver Sales Specialist for Histology ConsumablesLeica Biosystems Marla Rivera-Oliver is a Sales Specialist for Histology Consumables based in Fort Worth, TX. With a tenure spanning ten years in the academic environment, she worked on various scientific projects elucidating intrinsic mechanisms of action for locomotion within…
Read MoreCell DIVE: Transforming Tissue Research with Open Multiplexing
Cell DIVE: Transforming Tissue Research with Open Multiplexing Available On Demand Katie White Cell DIVE Product Manager Katie White is the Product Manager for the Cell DIVE Multiplexed Imaging Solution at Leica Microsystems. She studied Mechanical Engineering as an undergraduate at the University of Delaware and completed a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at the…
Read MoreAdvances in High-Throughput Drug Screening Using TrueGel3D® HTS Hydrogel 3D Cell Culture Plates
Advances in High-Throughput Drug Screening Using TrueGel3D® HTS Hydrogel 3D Cell Culture Plates Available On Demand Speaker Nick Asbrock Global Product Manager, Stem and 3D Cell culture Nick Asbrock earned his B.S. from the University of California, Irvine, with an emphasis in neuroscience, and is currently a global product manager for Stem/3D cell culture at…
Read MoreWhat Is Cryo-Electron Microscopy? A Brief Introduction
You don’t have to be a genius to understand Cryo-EM. Discover the fundamentals of this powerful microscopy tool and what propelled it into the scientific mainstream.
Read MoreA Short History of Cryo-Electron Microscopy
The slow, inching progress of cryo-EM towards the scientific mainstream can be told as a story with three parts. So take a step back and enjoy a short history of cryo-electron microscopy.
Read More Discover a new era in microscopy
Meet Mica.
Discover a new era in microscopyMeet Mica. Virtual ShowcaseAvailable On Demand In this fun and interactive 90-minute showcase event, scientists from Leica Microsystems invite you to experience how microscopy has changed with the arrival of the world’s first imaging Microhub, Mica. Imagine having everything you need for your microscopy workflows in one place, with a…
Read MoreCryo-EM Sample Prep: 5 Crucial Considerations
You don’t have to be a brainbox to get your samples ready for cryo-EM, but a little wisdom goes a long way. Learn how to tend to your tissues, organize your organelles, and prepare your proteins to get the micrographs you’ve always dreamed of.
Read MoreThe 2 Main Electron Microscopy Techniques: SEM vs TEM
Microscopy is a huge and active field. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget the basics. Read our biologists’ guide to electron microscopy techniques.
Read More Coral Cryo: Access What Matters
Leica’s new workflow solution for CryoET
Coral Cryo: Access What MattersLeica’s new workflow solution for CryoETVIRTUAL LAUNCH EVENT Date: Wednesday, April 27th 2022Time: 2pm London, 3pm Berlin, 5pm Dubai Leica Microsystems’ Coral Cryo is a workflow that helps you target your area of interest for cryo-electron tomography (CryoET). Including the STELLARIS Cryo confocal system, the workflow gives you the precision to…
Read MoreApplications of Electron Microscopy: An Easy Intro for Biologists
Microscopy is a huge and active field. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget the basics. Read our biologists’ intro to applications of electron microscopy.
Read MoreSee the Hidden: Cancer Research
See the Hidden: Cancer ResearchLIVE Online Workshop Imperial College London Edition Available On Demand Leica Microsystems is pleased to welcome you to the 4th virtual edition of our popular See the Hidden Workshop Series hosted by Microscopy Focus, which will explore the next generation of methodologies, techniques, and workflows that are helping to accelerate cancer…
Read MoreScanning Electron Microscopy: 6 SEM Sample Preparation Pointers for Successful Imaging
Discover 6 critical scanning electron microscopy sample preparation points you need to know to get the best out of your SEM.
Read MoreMapping microscopic viscosity and temperature using molecular rotors
Mapping microscopic viscosity and temperature using molecular rotorsLIVE WEBINAR Date: Tuesday November 30th 2021Time: LONDON 16:00 | BERLIN 17:00 | DUBAI 20:00 Viscosity is one of the main factors which influence diffusion in condensed media. In a cell, microscopic viscosity (microviscosity) can play a role in several diffusion-mediated processes, such as drug delivery, signaling, and…
Read MoreUltramicrotomy for room temperature and cryo applications
Ultramicrotomy for room temperature and cryo applicationsONLINE WORKSHOP Available On Demand Ultramicrotomy is a proven and universally accepted technique for sample preparation for TEM, SEM, AFM, etc. It permits the fine internal structures of samples to be visualized and analyzed at nanometer-scale resolution by producing ultrathin sample sections in a fast and clean manner. A…
Read MoreLight-up RNA Aptamers: Illuminating the World of RNA
Discover how you can visualize that notoriously difficult molecule, RNA using light-up RNA aptamers (LURAs).
Read MoreTranslational Cancer Research
Translational Cancer ResearchSee the Hidden – LIVE Online Workshop Available On Demand Understanding cancer biology has become increasingly dependent on imaging. High-resolution imaging is vital for studying genetic and cell signaling changes that underlie cancer, whereas live-cell imaging is crucial for a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms. Microscopy techniques are also essential for the study…
Read MoreTissue Processing For Histology: What Exactly Happens?
Tissue processing for histology is a key step between fixation and embedding. We take you through the steps of tissue processing in this simple guide.
Read MoreHyperplex cancer tissue analysis at single cell level with Cell DIVE™
Hyperplex cancer tissue analysis at single cell level with Cell DIVE™ Available On Demand The H2P2 histopathology platform team have been mastering immunohistochemical staining and multiplexing for more than 15 years. With Cell DIVE technology, they offer the scientific community the opportunity to perform hyperplex labeling with up to 50 labels on a single tissue…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Fluorescent Protein
Discover the critical considerations when choosing a fluorescent protein, the key features of those most commonly used, and why newer might be better.
Read MoreHigh-resolution 3D imaging uncovers vascular control of tissue ageing
High-resolution 3D imaging uncovers vascular control of tissue ageing Wednesday 15th September 2021LONDON 16:00 BST | BERLIN 17:00 CET | DUBAI 19:00 GST Ageing is associated with alterations in tissue homeostasis and a decline in tissue functions. Blood vessels provide supportive microenvironments for various cell types to maintain tissue homeostasis and organ function. However, ageing…
Read MoreIn the right place at the right time: How to successfully implement the Leica Nano workflow
In the right place at the right time:How to successfully implement the Leica Nano workflow Available On Demand Many electron microscope (EM) workflows start with sample fixation, followed by sample preparation and EM imaging. However, samples displaying interesting behavior tend to be rare, and finding the “right cell” can be time-consuming and tedious. The live-cell…
Read MoreAn Introduction To Fixation For Histology: Think Before You Fix!
How you fix your tissue or cells can affect your results, for better or for worse. Discover the key points to think about before undertaking your histology fixation.
Read MoreA (very) Short History of Histology
Discover the history of histology, from the first mention of a cell in 1665 to the identification and development of various stains.
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