Vortex microscope (IMAGE) Washington University in St. Louis Caption The vortex microscope offers a detailed look into how the surfaces of amyloid beta fibers interact with each other — how they bounce off each other or attach — and how their surfaces affect whether or not they begin to aggregate. Credit Matthew Lew Usage Restrictions Use allowed with attribution License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.