Using STED super-resolution microscopy, researchers at the University of British Columbia have shed new light on the compartmentalization in peripheral ER tubules. Using the lumenal ER reporter ER monomeric oxidizing environment-optimized green fluorescent protein (ERmoxGFP), the team led by Dr. Ivan Nabi performed high-speed (40 ms/frame) live-cell STED imaging and characterized the behavior of the... Read more
08 August 2018 Leica Microsystems has been certified by TÜV SÜD for conformance of its quality and environmental management system to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, as well as its medical products to DIN EN ISO 13485:2016. The certification was carried out using the so-called matrix certification procedure and applies to... Read more
03 August 2018 The ARTOS 3D ultramicrotome expands 3D image reconstruction applications for cell biology research Wetzlar, Germany. The new ARTOS 3D ultramicrotome is a powerful ARray TOmography Solution for 3D imaging applications from Leica Microsystems. It marks a new level of quality and speed for ultramicrotome sectioning intended for 3D tomography with a light... Read more
16 July 2018 The Bordeaux Imaging Center (BIC) and Leica Microsystems are now working together on an official basis For 10 years the Bordeaux Imaging Center (BIC), part of the Neuroscience Institute of Bordeaux, and Leica Microsystems have enjoyed a successful partnership and strong relationship. As an expression of appreciation and will to further expand it,... Read more
09 July 2018 Improved usability and larger application range Leica Microsystems launches the latest software version 8.2 for Laser Microdissection microscopes. Laser Microdissection is used to dissect regions of interest (ROI) from microscopic samples with the help of a laser. The dissectates are then collected and can be deeper analyzed either by molecular biology methods, or... Read more
02 July 2018 Leica Microsystems launches a new cleanliness analysis software The new Cleanliness Expert software from Leica Microsystems is now available. It is an easy-to-use, optimal cleanliness solution to provide you with reliable, repeatable analysis results for your specific application needs. Benefit from an exceptional, unique, customizable workflow solution in this new version: Save... Read more
18 June 2018 How are my cells doing? PAULA, the world’s first Personal AUtomated Lab Assistant, always knows the answer! PAULA, the world’s first Personal AUtomated Lab Assistant from Leica Microsystems, is ready to help out cell-lab users. As a new member of the team, PAULA would take over a large number of time-consuming, routine... Read more
Leica Microsystems is pleased to announce its partnership with Rovers in Poland. We are working together to provide complete integrated solutions for in vitro fertilization (IVF) that will enable you to take your IVF center or clinic to a new level. Rovers is a leading distributor in Poland providing a full range of medical products... Read more
The California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Leica Microsystems, Inc. have combined efforts to establish the Leica Microsystems Center of Excellence (CoE) at UCLA. The new Center will support a combined mission to educate the next generation of scientists and engineers and drive new scientific discoveries while furthering... Read more
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Leica Microsystems, a technology leader with a 160-year history of providing best-in-class precision microscopy, electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation and digital micro-imaging solutions, announces a strategic expansion in its market representation in the South region of the United States. NCI Inc. (formerly North Central Instruments) of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, will be... Read more