Latest Case Studies


Chosen by Imperial for EM specimen preparation

Leica Microsytems | Added: 23 Apr 2003

A new multi-user microscopy department, opened in November 2002 at Imperial College, has chosen Lei…

Two-photon 'scope looks deeper

Leica Microsytems | Added: 16 Apr 2003

A specially designed two-photon microscope benefits physiology and medical researchers the Universi…

Laser microdissection investigates disease

Leica Microsytems | Added: 15 Apr 2003

Institute for Animal Health is using laser microdissection for its studies into a broad range of pa…

Microscopes for metallurgy

Leica Microsytems | Added: 12 Mar 2003

What have a Formula One car and a Roman centurion's helmet got in common? They are both subjects of…

Microscopes attend Harvard

Prior Scientific | Added: 4 Mar 2003

Installation of a number of microscope automation systems at the Nikon Imaging Centre on the campus…

Carbon black testing advances

Leica Microsytems | Added: 3 Mar 2003

Workstation, stereomicroscope, microtome, and digital camera aid laboratory's research and analysis…

Microscope helps uncover the past

Leica Microsytems | Added: 28 Feb 2003

Analysis of architectural paint by conservator underlines value of fluorescence techniques and qual…

Equipment presents histology in its best light

Leica Microsytems | Added: 26 Feb 2003

Research microscopes and digital cameras used for routine histology, special stains, immunology and…

Scope improves Brinell readings

Indentec Hardness Testing Machines | Added: 10 Feb 2003

A new approach to measuring has improved the accuracy of reading hardness impressions for a leading…

ENT at Princess Alexandra benefits from microscope

Leica Microsytems | Added: 27 Jan 2003

The Ear, Nose and Throat Department at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow has recently insta…

Confocal Microscope success in heart research

Leica Microsytems | Added: 2 Jan 2003

The Department of Cardiac Physiology at the University of Manchester is finding the speed and power…

Centralised imaging with a new confocal system

Leica Microsytems | Added: 26 Nov 2002

National Institute for Biological Standards and Control has chosen a new confocal system which it s…

Microscopes help boost public awareness of science

Leica Microsytems | Added: 25 Nov 2002

Southampton University chose its Golden Jubilee year to host its first Summer Science Exhibition, w…

Nuclear architecture studies at Umist

Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH | Added: 13 Nov 2002

Group looks at the dynamic behaviour of chromosome compartments and territories within human cells,…

Equipping mobile theatres with microscopes

Leica Microsytems | Added: 12 Nov 2002

Vanguard is one of a very small number of companies providing on-site facilities to NHS hospitals r…

Sharp images sharpen QC

Leica Microsytems | Added: 1 Nov 2002

"Although we've had the microscope a while, new image analysis software has made a tremendous diffe…

Improvements to microscope ergonomics

Prior Scientific | Added: 1 Nov 2002

Some biomedical scientists and cytoscreeners had experienced discomfort when manipulating microscop…

Rabies studies at the Vet Labs

Leica Microsytems | Added: 31 Oct 2002

Microscopes and digital imaging systems used for research projects and blood testing services at th…

Looking at pain killing neurotoxins

Leica Microsytems | Added: 29 Oct 2002

Confocal system is helping researchers developing the botulinum neurotoxin into a pain relief drug …

Not just an eye for an eye

Leica Microsytems | Added: 28 Oct 2002

Microscopic analysis of donor corneas to ensure the adequacy of endothelium cell density and absenc…