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New JCS snapshot - Phosphorylation of VAMP3 couples IL-6 exocytosis to dendritic cell activation

Posted by FocalPlane, on 19 November 2025

In this JCS snapshot, we hear from Harry Warner who, together with Tongxiang Chen, Anthi Psoma, Geert van den Bogaart and colleagues, discovered that phosphorylation of VAMP3 couples IL-6 exocytosis to dendritic cell activation.

An Introduction to the Croatian Microscopy Society

Posted by FocalPlane, on 19 November 2025

The origins of the Croatian Microscopy Society (CMS) can be traced back to 1983, when the Section for Electron Microscopy was established within the Croatian Society of Natural History at the initiative of Prof. Zvonimir Devidé, the first head of the Section. What began as a small group of enthusiasts meeting in Zagreb to exchange

Celebrating a Century of Innovation: Nikon Microscope Solution’s 100th Anniversary Activities

Sponsored by Nikon, on 18 November 2025

This year marks a century since the introduction of the first microscope designed by Nikon, the JOICO, in 1925. From the first microscope to today’s state-of-the-art digital imaging platforms, Nikon’s commitment to advancing healthcare and life sciences has never wavered. Over the decades, Nikon has been at the forefront of microscopy, pioneering advancements to provide

Microscopy preprints – bioimage analysis

Posted by FocalPlane, on 14 November 2025

Here is a curated selection of preprints published recently. In this post, we focus specifically on bioimage analysis and data management.

JCS Special Issue - 'Cilia and Flagella: from Basic Biology to Disease'

Posted by FocalPlane, on 10 November 2025

We'll be celebrating the research published in JCS's special issue on cilia and flagella with the UK Cilia and Centrosome Network at their upcoming symposium on Tuesday 25 November.

Recent events by FocalPlane

Microscopy Characterization of Soft-Hard Interfaces

Abstract submission deadline: 31st January 2026

Early registration deadline: 1st June 2026

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Date: 29 September 2026 — 1 October 2026

Materials Science and Engineering congress - Microscopy Characterization of Soft-Hard Interfaces symposium

Abstract submission deadline: 31st January 2026

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Date: 29 September 2026 — 1 October 2026

Microscopy: multi-dimensional imaging and analysis

Location: London, UK

Date: 14 September 2026 — 18 September 2026

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