Microbiology

In Depth

The changing diagnostic testing paradigm

Despite laboratories’ longstanding reliance upon microbial culture for infectious disease identification, the pressures of the pandemic have increased interest in the uses of alternatives, not least …

Comment And Analysis

Integrity at all times

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) plays a crucial role in engineering advanced materials but accurate results require careful sample preparation and transport, advises Britta Siefer.

Interviews

It’s all just a matter of perception

In anticipation of the announcement of this year’s competition winners, we asked previous winners a bit more about themselves and the process that led to their Olympus Image of the Year light microsc…