New technique expands plant cells for better microscopic imaging

The way we study plant cells is expanding—literally—thanks to new research from Kevin Cox, an assistant professor of biology ...
Nanowerk

New microscope can image, at once, the full 3D orientation and position of molecules in cells

A new hybrid microscope for the first time allows scientists to simultaneously image the full 3D orientation and position of an ensemble of molecules, such as labeled proteins inside cells. (Nanowerk ...
Ars Technica

We have the first video of a plant cell wall being built

Plant cells are surrounded by an intricately structured protective coat called the cell wall. It’s built of cellulose microfibrils intertwined with polysaccharides like hemicellulose or pectin. We ...
New Scientist

Remarkable images show the intricacy and beauty of common plants

THESE are plants like you have never seen them before. Vibrant, diverse and possessing an almost microbe-like quality, these images of plant cells were taken by Jan Martinek at Charles University in ...