New microscope peers into secret lives of cells
... laser-scanning confocal microscope. UD is among a handful of universities that own one of the million-dollar instruments. The device, known as the lsm 510 DUO, manufactured by Carl Zeiss MicroImaging Inc., typically uses a laser beam to observe a single focal point at a time on its subject--acquiring...Elderly with high blood pressure less likely to get lifestyle modification advice from doctors
...at health care providers may put aside or even abandon the notion of giving lsm advice to older patients, perhaps feeling that their hypertension mandates ...cation, the researchers wrote. Even for individuals on medication, however, lsm should remain an important part of hypertension management; it can help red...When under attack, plants can signal microbial friends for help
... showed the ratcheted-up defense response provided by the beneficial microorganisms. Czymmek captured the definitive proof using a state-of-the-art lsm 510 DUO laser scanning confocal microscope in UD's Bio-Imaging Center. UD is among only a few universities that own one of these million-dollar instru...