Imaging Viruses (IMAGE)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Imaging Viruses

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MIT engineers have devised a novel technique for imaging biological samples down to a resolution of 9 nanometers. They developed a new type of hydrogel that maintains a more uniform configuration, pictured here, allowing for greater precision in imaging tiny structures.

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Ella Maru Studio

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