imaging

Researchers use atomic force microscopy to produce stunning images of a molecule reconfiguring its atomic bonds.
 

Scientists create nontoxic pH nanosensors to assess viability of transplanted therapeutic cells.

The new technique reveals unprecedented details of microscopic life.

Young researchers who left the academic path to transform their bright ideas into thriving companies discuss their experiences, and how you can launch your own business.

Applying the sensitive touch of atomic force microscopy to DNA, cells, and proteins

An illustration depicting the damaging effects of a tumor (red) on structural connections within the brain

Tracking the shadows cast by sperm reveals their precise 3-D movements.

Presenting the best life science images and videos of 2012

A new camera system allows researchers to measure multiple cardiac signals at once to understand how they interact to control heart function.

Techniques for watching tumors do their thing

A fluorescence microscopy image competition straddles the boundary of science and art.

Researchers package a fluorescence microscope—including the light and camera—that can image the brain of a freely moving mouse.

A new technique for turning mouse fetuses transparent offers a literal window into the brain.

The discovery of a new and mysterious form of radiation in the late 19th century led to a revolution in medical imaging.

Comparable levels of protein buildup in the brains of Alzheimer's and Down Syndrome patients may explain the similarities in dementia seen in the two conditions.