Glimpse into the nanoworld: microscope reveals tiniest cell processes
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1053894
By the University of Göttingen
Scientists from Göttingen and Oxford have unveiled a groundbreaking microscope that reveals the tiniest cell structures with unprecedented clarity. Their new fluorescence microscope offers resolutions better than five nanometers, far surpassing conventional microscopes that could only manage 200 nanometers. This breakthrough allows researchers to see the intricate details of cellular processes, like the fine tubes within human cells and the synaptic clefts between nerve cells, which were previously too small to capture. By utilizing advanced single-molecule localization microscopy and a highly sensitive detector, this technology opens up a new world of possibilities in cell biology. Even better, it’s cost-effective and user-friendly, making it accessible to a broad range of scientists.