Super-Resolution Microscopy: Unveiling Cellular Secrets Beyond the Diffraction Limit

Scientists have developed super-resolution microscopy techniques that overcome the diffraction limit of light microscopes, enabling nanoscale visualization of living cells. By using fluorescent tags to track proteins and DNA, researchers are revealing previously unseen details of cellular mechanisms, including the unique neuronal scaffold MPS, the complex functions of lysosomes, and the interactions between mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum. This technology offers new insights into neurological diseases, cancer, and viral infections, while also advancing our understanding of chromatin 3D structure and improving cancer therapies. The potential for future advancements is significant.