New Super-Resolution Microscopy Shows The Inner Workings Of Cells As Never Before

For the first time, scientists can watch cells grow in four dimensions.

Let's say you wanted to understand how a car engine works. A drawing of would give you a cursory overview of the machine. A 3-D image would add further depth and scope. But imagine if you could see the machine in motion and from the inside out. Then you'd not only be able to watch the valves moving up and down, but see the pistons firing inside those valves. This is the newest breakthrough that scientists have made in the field of microscopy, and it is revolutionizing their ability to understand the inner workings of cells.

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