EMBL researchers have developed a new light-field microscopy system that captures fast processes in 3D high resolution. The new method enables researchers to study processes in 3D and timescales of 200 images per second with 10x optimized resolution.
Previously developed microscopes, mostly based on light-sheet approaches, have attempted to image fast biological processes. However, they our limited and can only achieve significantly slower speeds than the new technique. This new method will enable researchers to see dynamic processes within hearts and neuronal cells.