FOR many years plant anatomists have used macerating techniques 1–3 which subject plant-tissues to either destructive oxidizing agents (usually chromic acid), concentrated acid or alkali ...

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. The thickness of the epidermis varies depending on where on the body it is located. It is at its thinnest on the eyelids, measuring just half a ...

Plant protoplasts can be obtained from intact tissues by enzymatic removal of the cell wall and, under appropriate conditions, they can be regenerated into intact plants. However, before they can ...

2017), and high-definition images of stomata in the lower epidermis of leaves of the whole plant at multiple fertility periods were obtained using the rapid scanning electron microscope (RSEM), and ...

Changes in biomechanical properties of biological soft tissues are often associated with physiological dysfunctions. Since biological soft tissues are hydrated, viscoelasticity is likely suitable to ...

SCP-Nano combines optical tissue clearing, light-sheet microscopy imaging, and deep-learning algorithms. First, whole mouse bodies are made transparent. After the three-dimensional imaging of ...

They report a concerning relationship between micro and nanoplastic (MNP) concentrations in damaged tissues and links with multiple health conditions. Plastic usage soared from 1.5 million metric ...

Their collaboration has resulted in engineered cells called ‘synthetic organizers’ that deliver instructions to stem cells, telling them to grow into specific tissues and organs.

Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet — here are our top picks. The best microscopes for students should ...

One in 12 children globally faces online sexual abuse: Lancet study Approximately one in 12 children worldwide experienced online sexual abuse in the past year, according to a study published in ...

The American Cancer Society's estimates for soft tissue sarcomas in the United States for 2025 are: About 13,520 new soft tissue sarcomas will be diagnosed (7,600 in males and 5920 in females). About ...

Vaccines and aborted fetal tissue are linked in some cases. That's because certain vaccines, such as a type of rabies vaccine, are made by cultivating the virus in fetal cells. The Janssen COVID-19 ...