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FocalPlane is a community site for anyone who uses microscopy in their research. It is a place where you can interact with a global community of imaging scientists, engineers, chemists, and bioimage analysts.
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Featured image with Sujan Ghimire
Posted by FocalPlane, on 26 April 2024
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Posted by FocalPlane, on 19 April 2024
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Sponsored by CoolLED, on 17 April 2024
SciCommConnect: science communication, community connections
Posted by FocalPlane, on 16 April 2024
We are delighted to announce that we are hosting an online workshop on science communication. The workshop will be split into sections on oral communication and written communication and includes a three-minute research talk competition and collaborative writing sprints.Microscopy preprints – new tools and techniques in imaging
Posted by FocalPlane, on 5 April 2024
FocalPlane-elmi2024 image competition
Posted by FocalPlane, on 5 April 2024
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Image credits
Neuromuscular junctions – Rebecca Simkins
Mitochondria and microtubules – Till Stephan
Mammary gland organoid – Oona Paavolainen
Dopaminergic neuron – Nick Gatford
CLEM HeLa cell – Marie-Charlotte Domart, Chris Peddie
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Microscopy-related articles from our journals
- HCR spectral imaging: 10-plex, quantitative, high-resolution RNA and protein imaging in highly autofluorescent samples Development 2024 151: dev202307
- filoVision – using deep learning and tip markers to automate filopodia analysis J Cell Sci 2024 137: jcs261274
- Computational tools for quantifying actin filament numbers, lengths, and bundling Biology Open 2024 13: bio.060267
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