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Infographic showing how flow cytometry enables researchers to assess several cell parameters simultaneously at a single-cell level with the help of lasers.
Flow Cytometry: Scattering Light to Measure Cells
Scientists analyze and quantify characteristics of cells and other particles with the power of lasers.
Flow Cytometry: Scattering Light to Measure Cells
Flow Cytometry: Scattering Light to Measure Cells

Scientists analyze and quantify characteristics of cells and other particles with the power of lasers.

Scientists analyze and quantify characteristics of cells and other particles with the power of lasers.

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A cell with gold particles inside is hit with a red laser.
How Flow Cytometry Spurred Cell Biology
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 10+ min read
The ability to rapidly count and measure features of cells opened the research flood gates.
Illustration of newly discovered mechanism allowing kinesin to “walk” down a microtubule. A green kinesin molecule with an attached yellow fluorophore is shown passing through a blue laser as it rotates step by step along a red and purple microtubule, fueled by blue ATP molecules that are hydrolyzed into orange ADP and phosphate groups.
High-Resolution Microscope Watches Proteins Strut Their Stuff
Holly Barker, PhD | Mar 31, 2023 | 3 min read
Modification on a high-resolution fluorescent microscopy technique allow researchers to track the precise movements of motor proteins. 
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Simple Tool Evaluates Mask Performance at Blocking Droplets
Amanda Heidt | Aug 12, 2020 | 4 min read
A proof-of-concept study finds some commonly used facial coverings may perform worse than no mask at all.
Nobel Laureate and Laser Scientist Dies
Jef Akst | Oct 2, 2017 | 2 min read
Nicolaas Bloembergen’s research laid the groundwork for the development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology.
Crystallography Innovator Dies
Kerry Grens | Jun 26, 2017 | 2 min read
Philip Coppens, who developed photocrystallography, has passed away at age 86.
New Approach for Failing Vision
Kate Yandell | Feb 28, 2013 | 1 min read
Holography could stimulate neural cells and someday improve retinal prostheses.
Next Generation: World’s First Nano-ear
Megan Scudellari | Feb 10, 2012 | 2 min read
A new device can detect sounds a million times fainter than the hearing threshold of the human ear.
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