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Visualizing the structure and dynamics of proteins, molecular assemblies and cellular components is usually key to our understanding of biological function. Here, we discuss the major approaches in imaging, measuring, and manipulating biological matter ranging from the millimeter to the nanometer scale. Relevant biomedical applications at different length scales are chosen to discuss the various aspects of data acquisition with multiple modalities including confocal laser scanning microscopy, electron microscopy and scanning force microscopy.
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Stoffler, D., Aebi, U. (2005). Imaging, Measuring and Manipulating Biological Matter from the Millimeter to Nanometer Scale. In: Evangelista, V., Barsanti, L., Passarelli, V., Gualtieri, P. (eds) From Cells to Proteins: Imaging Nature across Dimensions. NATO Security through Science Series. Springer, Dordrecht . https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3616-7_6
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