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Microscopy preprints – applications in biology

Posted by , on 26 January 2024

In this post, we share preprints that use microscopy tools to answer questions in biology.
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Imaging with The University Imaging Centers, a Nikon Center of Excellence, at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Posted by , on 25 January 2024

In our ‘Imaging with…’ blog post, we meet the staff of  The University Imaging Centers, a Nikon Center of Excellence, at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
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End-of-year community quiz

Posted by , on 16 January 2024

Thanks to everyone who participated in our end-of-year quiz together with the Node and preLights. We are delighted to announce that our winner is Benjamin Topacio! Check out the correct answers below:
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Microscopy preprints – new tools and techniques in imaging

Posted by , on 12 January 2024

Here is a curated selection of preprints posted recently on new tools and techniques in imaging. Let us know if we are missing any preprints that are on your reading list.
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Featured images in 2023

Posted by , on 5 January 2024

In 2023, we started a featured image series and we have been delighted to highlight the microscopists that acquired these beautiful images! You can check out the full series here and in the gallery below. We are continuing the series in 2024 and would love to have nominations, including self-nominations. Send us an email at
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Recent events by FocalPlane

Analytical Microscopy Meeting

Abstract submission deadline: 29th September 2025

Location: London , United Kingdom

Date: 26 February 2026 — 27 February 2026

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Live cell imaging

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Date: 3 December 2025 — 5 December 2025

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Mechanical characterization of biological samples using correlative methods

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Date: 25 November 2025 — 26 November 2025

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