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Researchers use laboratory tools every day to help them make groundbreaking discoveries. Read on to find out which technologies they identify with the most and why.

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Bringing Confocal Imaging to Life with Fluorescence Lifetime Information

Organoid Models and 3D Imaging for Parkinson’s Disease Research

Organoid Models and 3D Imaging for Parkinson’s Disease Research

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Exploring the Latest Advances in Confocal White Light Lasers 

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Changing Identities: Imaging Endosomal Maturation

Discover How Automated Microscopy Streamlines Multiplexed Apoptosis Assays

Multiplexing Caspase-Based Apoptosis Assays with Automated Microscopy 

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In Living Color: Exploring Advances in Quantitative Live Cell Imaging 

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How Wandering Nuclei Shape Developing Embryos

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Izzy Jayasinghe Harnesses Cutting-Edge Microscopy to Image Cells

Image of the Day: Embryo in Blue

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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Universe 25 Experiment

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T Cell Nomenclature Gets an Update

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Freeze-Tolerant Frogs Power Organ Cryopreservation Strategies

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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Thermo Scientific X and S Series General Purpose Centrifuges

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

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Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

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Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

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Biotium Launches GlycoLiner™ Cell Surface Glycoprotein Labeling Kits for Rapid and Selective Cell Surface Imaging

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Thermo Scientific X and S Series General Purpose Centrifuges

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