Article
Microscopy
S. V. Kontomaris, A. Stylianou, A. Georgakopoulos, A. Malamou
Summary: This paper provides conclusive answers to the mathematical question regarding the fitting approach in testing soft biological samples and introduces a new tool, depth-dependent mechanical properties maps, for nanomechanical characterization of biological samples.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Maria Pagano, Jacopo Fabrello, Cristiana Roberta Multisanti, Giorgia Zicarelli, Maria Ciscato, Francesco Boldrin, Salvatore Giacobbe, Valerio Matozzo, Caterina Faggio
Summary: The pearl oyster Pinctada imbricata radiata successfully colonized the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal and showed the ability to adapt to various environmental conditions. This study revealed its potential as a model organism in environmental biomonitoring and highlighted the need for further research on its biological adaptations in invaded ecosystems, considering the potential threats it poses to native species and ecosystems.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Martin S. Meier, Megan E. Jones, Peter J. Felfer, Michael P. Moody, Daniel Haley
Summary: This study investigated a new method for accurately estimating hydrogen content within specimen in atom probe tomography experiments. The research showed a highly correlated relationship between field evaporation rate and hydrogen content, leading to a new method for measuring hydrogen content. By combining extrapolation technique with continuous cycling of the evaporation rate during APT experiments, spatially resolved imaging of hydrogen concentrations could be achieved without the need for deuteration.
MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Emima J. Jeronsia, R. Ragu, Jerline A. Mary, Jerome S. Das
Summary: Ag nanoparticles and Ag/GO nanocomposites were successfully synthesized using peel extracts of Punica granatum, showing excellent antibacterial efficacy against both gram positive and gram negative bacterial strains, as well as dose dependent anticancer activity against human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7).
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Microscopy
Arnab Kumar Pal, Siddharth Garia, K. Ravi, Archana M. Nair
Summary: This study demonstrates the applicability of image analysis in analyzing and defining reservoir rock properties. Digital image techniques reveal the micro and macro-pore types and their connectivity across multiple scales. The study shows that porosity and permeability can be accurately evaluated using digital image analysis and statistical equations can be developed to understand the relationship between these parameters. The study highlights the importance of thresholding in evaluating porosity using digital images. The developed methodology can accurately characterize reservoirs based on pore networks using high-resolution imaging techniques.
Review
Cell Biology
Cinzia Brenna, Carolina Simioni, Gabriele Varano, Ilaria Conti, Eva Costanzi, Mattia Melloni, Luca Maria Neri
Summary: Understanding the inner morphology of intact tissues is a significant challenge in modern biology. Optical tissue clearing (OTC) and 3D imaging have emerged as solutions for volumetric imaging and have been applied in clinical settings for more accurate diagnosis.
HISTOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Snjezana Radulovic, Sowmya Sunkara, Reinhard Rachel, Gerd Leitinger
Summary: A major aim in structural cell biology is to analyze intact cells in three dimensions, visualize subcellular structures, and even localize proteins at the best possible resolution in three dimensions. Recently developed electron microscopy tools offer great resolution in three dimensions, but the challenge is to investigate smaller volumes. Different approaches, including array tomography, batch tomography, and scanning transmission electron tomography, were presented at the Microscopy Conference in Vienna in 2021 to overcome this challenge and provide increased 3D information.
HISTOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microscopy
Zunaira Rauf, Anabia Sohail, Saddam Hussain Khan, Asifullah Khan, Jeonghwan Gwak, Muhammad Maqbool
Summary: This article proposes a lymphocyte analysis framework based on a deep convolutional neural network, which can effectively detect lymphocytes in immunohistochemistry images. The framework demonstrates excellent generalization on multiple datasets and has the potential to be developed into a medical diagnostic tool.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Betul Yilmaz Ozturk, Narmin Feyzullazade, Ilknur Dag, Tayfun Sengel
Summary: Farnesol showed concentration-dependent effects on cancer cell lines, reducing proliferation at certain doses while inducing growth at higher concentrations. However, it did not suppress cellular growth in healthy cell lines. TEM analysis revealed autophagic and apoptotic findings in cancer cell lines treated with farnesol, while healthy cell lines exhibited normal findings. This study provides valuable information regarding farnesol's potential as an anti-cancer agent.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Ahmed M. Abu-Dief, Mosa Alsehli, Aziz Awaad
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different dose concentrations of PEGylated nanomaterials on the accelerated blood clearance (ABC) phenomenon. It showed that a higher dose concentration of PEG reduced the occurrence of ABC, and PEG-coated AuNPs mainly accumulated in the liver and spleen. Furthermore, the study found that the number of B lymphocytes in the spleen was affected by repeated doses of PEG-coated AuNPs. Therefore, dose optimization of PEG molecules is crucial for the development of effective nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems and to control the ABC phenomenon.
HISTOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Mohamed A. M. Alsafy, Samir A. A. El-Gendy
Summary: The current study aimed to investigate the morphological characteristics of the gills of the dusky grouper through gross morphology, scanning electron microscopy, and morphometric analysis. The study concludes that the structure and features of the gills of the fish are adapted to the marine environment.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Gehad Abo-Lila, Taha Sokkar, Eman Seisa, Emam Omar
Summary: This article proposes an adaptive denoising method for investigating the optical and structural features of polymeric fibers from noisy phase shifting microinterferograms, using convolution neural networks for denoising. The experimental results show that this method can accurately identify and remove different classes of noise, achieving good results for the tested fibers.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Fatma El-Zahraa A. Mustafa, Enas A. Abdelhafez, Hanan H. Abd-Elhafeez
Summary: A primo node was observed on the lymph vessel of the vagina, surrounded by mesothelial cells providing positive immunoreactivity to NSE and VEGF. Different sized sinuses, floating cells, telocyte-like cell, and primo microcells were detected as the main constituents of the primo node, with migratory cells passing from the node to the lymph vessel.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhongbo Li, Johannes Biskupek, Ute Kaiser, Harald Rose
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of integrated differential phase contrast (IDPC) imaging for thick samples. By varying the focus and using a multi-sector detector, the anisotropy of the contrast transfer function (CTF) can be eliminated, resulting in improved image contrast and resolution.
MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
WenJuan Zhang, YanYan Wang
Summary: This study revealed that NOD1 promotes ovarian cancer progression by activating the NF-κB signaling pathway, predominantly through binding to RIPK2. The findings suggest a new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of ovarian cancer.
HISTOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microscopy
Daniel Nicholls, Jack Wells, Andrew Stevens, Yalin Zheng, Jony Castagna, Nigel D. Browning
Summary: Sub-sampling during image acquisition in STEM can increase the acquisition speed and control the dose effectively. Optimizing control parameters can improve the resolution, precision, and sensitivity of inpainted images. When combined with hardware for rapidly sub-sampling images in STEM, this approach has significant implications for imaging beam-sensitive materials and dynamic processes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chu-Ping Yu, Thomas Friedrich, Daen Jannis, Sandra Van Aert, Johan Verbeeck
Summary: This paper proposes a real-time image reconstruction method for scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) that can update the resulting image without storing any intermediate diffraction patterns. The method produces high-quality reconstructions with good noise robustness and low computational requirements. An efficient open source implementation is also provided.
MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
K. Velsankar, G. Parvathy, S. Mohandoss, Sakkarapani Sudhahar
Summary: This report presents the biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Paspalum scrobiculatum grains extract and explores their various biological activities and potential applications as an efficient material.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Saraj Bahadur, Sehrish Taj, Wenxing Long, Mushtaq Ahmad
Summary: This study documented the pollen morphology of Euphorbiaceae taxa collected from different regions of Hainan Island, China, and found that pollen traits have relevance in the taxonomy and phylogenetic of the family.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Nikhat Ilahi, Abdul Haleem, Sajid Iqbal, Nighat Fatima, Wasim Sajjad, Abubakar Sideeq, Safia Ahmed
Summary: Nanotechnology has provided a platform for producing functionalized and biocompatible silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with promising applications. The AgNPs synthesized in this study showed strong antibacterial potential against multiple drug-resistant bacteria, and demonstrated synergistic effects with various antibiotics. Additionally, impregnated cotton and bandage with AgNPs displayed in vitro antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
