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UTSW-led team develops versatile microscope for 3D imaging: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

Source: UT Southwestern • Published: 05 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from UT Southwestern.

Researchers developed a single microscope that adapts to oil, water, or air objectives.

UTSW-led team develops versatile microscope for 3D imaging: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
Key Takeaways
  • The miOPM platform is adaptable to oil, water, and air objectives.
  • Researchers showed live 3D imaging of immune cells and cancer tissue.
  • The system was shown to scan standard 384-well plates rapidly.
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