SIM uses multiple images acquired under structured illumination to reconstruct a super-resolved image, exceeding the diffraction limit of traditional microscopy. However, SIM requires acquiring ...

Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the lens of a microscope. Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry ...

With the snap of a camera shutter — and a handy microscope — what was once small can become grand. Tap on the images below to enlarge A closeup peek at mouse brain tumor cells has won first ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world. These water fleas (Daphnia sp.) can ...

A classical way to image nanoscale structures in cells is with high-powered, expensive super-resolution microscopes. As an alternative, MIT researchers have developed a way to expand tissue before ...