Firing Neurons | Cell Dance 2010, Public Outreach Video Winner BioTechniques 2010-12-15 | Leonard Bosgraaf, Ph.D., Molecular Shots, Inc, of Groningen, The Netherlands, for "Firing Neurons," a movie created entirely by computer animation.
New Cell Division BioTechniques 2012-12-18 | Once upon a time, scientists believed cell division required cytokinesis. But now researchers have discovered that when cells miss this step, a backup mechanism helps them get back on the right track. Learn more:
Ultrasound Reduces Cell-Sorting Damage BioTechniques 2012-10-22 | A new ultrasound cell sorting method promises to be gentler on cells and quicker than previous methods. But just how high is the cell survival rate? Find out: http://bit.ly/PlNOrx
Mouse Brain Imaged with Phosphorous-based MRI Scanner BioTechniques 2012-04-03 | This video shows different views of a mouse brain taken with a newly developed, phosphorous-based MRI scanner. Credit: Sean Barrett and Merideth Frey, Yale. Read the complete article here: http://www.biotechniques.com/news/328805
Blinking Bacteria Warn of Contamination BioTechniques 2012-01-20 | By modifying the genetic material in Escherichia coli and tricking them into talking to each other across long distances, bioengineers from the University of California, San Diego have coaxed millions of bacteria to blink, or fluoresce, at the same time. In this video, biopixels made of fluorescing E. coli flash on and off in synch by sensing hydrogen peroxide in their environment. Source: Arthur Prindle, et. al, UCSD. Read more: http://www.biotechniques.com/news/326116
E. coli Voltmeters BioTechniques 2011-08-04 | Harvard researchers have engineered a genetically encoded voltage-indicating protein to measure the membrane potential (Vm) of bacteria cells, introducing a tool to explore the relatively new field of bacterial electrophysiology. Read the complete story here: http://www.biotechniques.com/news/E.-coli-Voltmeters/biotechniques-319186.html
The endosome shuttle BioTechniques 2011-04-11 | Above, endosomes shuttle inside the nonpathogenic cell of Ustilago maydis. The cell edge is shown in blue and endosomes are shown in green. Source: Fungal Biology Reviews
Bessel Beam Plane Illumination Microscopy | Mitosis BioTechniques 2011-03-31 | Bessel beam plane illumination microscope shows chromosomes being pulled to two poles of a dividing cell during mitosis. Movie: Laboratory of Eric Betzig/Janelia Farm
Bessel Beam Plane Illumination Microscopy | 3-D architecture of an African green monkey kidney cell BioTechniques 2011-03-31 | Three-dimensional architecture of an African green monkey kidney cell expressing the cancer signaling protein c-Src, as seen by Bessel beam plane illumination microscopy. Source: Laboratory of Eric Betzig, Janelia Farm
CellASICs Pearl hepatocyte culture system. BioTechniques 2011-02-15 | CellASIC's Pearl hepatocyte culture system—the first microfluidic hepatocyte instrument on the market— took home a New Product Award from the Society for Lab Automation and Sample Preparation (SLAS). Human cryopreserved hepatocytes thawed and loaded into the H32M microfluidic plate. Movie taken with a 4X objective, showing cells filling the culture regions to high density while leaving the flow channels open. Source: CellASIC Corporation
Fifty Star-Fifty Years | Cell Dance 2010, 2nd Place Winner in Video (Tie) BioTechniques 2010-12-15 | Rosalind Silverman, Ph.D., University of Toronto, for "Fifty Stars-Fifty Years," showing cycles of division of Drosophila embryos injected with GFP NLS (pseudo-colored).
Motion of Epidymal Cilia | Cell Dance 2010, 2nd Place Winner in Video (Tie) BioTechniques 2010-12-15 | Karl Lechtreck, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, for "Motion of Epidymal Cilia," a high-speed video shot at the equivalent of 200 frames per second with differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy.
Cellular Recognition | Cell Dance 2010, 1st Place in Video BioTechniques 2010-12-15 | U. Serdar Tulu, Ph.D., of Duke University, for his film, "Cellular Recognition," showing the dynamics of the slender cytoplasmic projections, filopodia, during the development of a fruit fly (Drosphila melanogaster) embryo. Source: American Society for Cell Biology
Remote controlled E. coli BioTechniques 2010-10-19 | The ETH Zurich 2010 iGEM team developed an approach to remotely control the movement of an E. coli bacterium. Source: Moritz Lang and ETHZ iGEM. From: iGEM competitors gear up for 2010 challenge Student-led research teams from around the globe are preparing to unveil their genetic engineering projects in next month's genetic engineering contest. http://www.biotechniques.com/news/304538
Trapped DNA BioTechniques 2010-10-19 | Goldsmith and Moerner's ABEL trap stabilizes a fluorescent probe to allow for extended observation; here, a single lambda DNA molecule is recorded in the ABLE trap. Source: Moerner lab website.
Flies Sent Spinning by What They See BioTechniques 2010-09-15 | The fly's head is held fixed so that its brain activity can be watched, but its legs are free, allowing it to walk on a tiny ball. When its world is moved in one direction, it compensates for the unexpected motion by turning in the same direction (the ball's movement tells researchers which direction the fly wants to turn). Source: HHMI, http://www.biotechniques.com/news/302821
Harlem DNA Lab Opening BioTechniques 2008-10-08 | An opening ceremony was held for the Harlem DNA Lab at the John S. Roberts Education Complex, celebrating its unveiling as a new genomics and biology laboratory that will be used by teachers and students to learn about cell biology and DNA research. The educational laboratory will provide New York City students and teachers with an opportunity to learn by using techniques and tools currently used by geneticists and biological researchers.
