Research · 17 Oct 2026
Stanford’s new microscope reveals living cells like never before
Source: ScienceDaily
What the research found
Stanford scientists have developed a revolutionary microscope that reveals the hidden inner workings of living cells in real time, without the fluorescent labels that can interfere with observations. The breakthrough could provide new insights into cancer, infectious diseases, and how drugs interact with cells.
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