New method shows cells in unprecedented detail, opening possibilities for drug research

Researchers from Bielefeld University and the University of Vienna, as part of the European CHEM-SCAN project, have developed a new microscopy technique that visualizes the smallest cellular structures with unprecedented detail. This method combines super-resolution microscopy with fluorescence lifetime measurements, providing additional information about cells and their molecular environment. The breakthrough, published in the scientific journal Optica, could significantly advance drug research by allowing more precise investigation into the effects and side effects of medications.