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New technique shows cells’ molecules in color

Electron microscopes get ability to add hues to high-res images

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HUE NEW A new technique adds color to electron microscope images, as seen in this shot of two brain cells.

S.R. Adams et al/Cell Chemical Biology 2016

By Laurel Hamers

- More than 2 years ago

Electron microscopy is finally getting its Kodachrome moment.

The high-powered scopes can now produce images that simultaneously highlight different molecules in different colors, scientists report online November 3 in Cell Chemical Biology.