Out now: A microscope that sees live cells in 3D

EPFL spin-off Nanolive has launched the 3D Cell Explorer, a microscope for observing living cells in 3D. This new tool could be a real boon for researchers in such areas as infertility. On December 14, Nanolive will launch a new type of microscope. For the first time, this new tool will allow researchers to peer inside living cells without damaging them - i.e. without having to prepare the sample in advance or stain them. The company will launch its new microscope on Monday at the world's largest cellular biology conference that will be held in San Diego, in the United States. 3D Cell Explorer is a new type of microscope that will add another dimension to our understanding of how cells work. Thanks to its specially designed software, users can tint various parts of a living cell and observe the cell's behavior and reactions in real time at a resolution of 200 nanometers.