18–21 Apr 2024
WFAIS UJ
Europe/Zurich timezone

Single Molecules and Light Microscopy: Breaking Boundaries in Molecular Biology Research

19 Apr 2024, 14:45
25m
WFAIS UJ

WFAIS UJ

Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, prof. St. Łojasiewicza 11, Kraków
Talk

Speaker

Aleksandra Rzeczyc (Jagiellonian University)

Description

In recent years, light microscopy has emerged as a powerful tool in molecular biology research, facilitating the observation of structures at the level of single molecules. In my presentation, I will delve into the advantages and limitations of traditional light microscopy and modern techniques such as confocal microscopy, STED (STimulated Emission Depletion), and STORM (STochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy).

I will emphasize the significance of these methods in investigating DNA damage, such as strand breaks, in cells and tissues. Furthermore, I will illustrate how modern light microscopy techniques enable real-time observation of single DNA molecules, opening new avenues for understanding the dynamics of biological processes at the molecular level.

By critically analyzing the advantages and limitations of various microscopy techniques and presenting specific examples of their application in biological research, my presentation aims to shed light on the evolving role of light microscopy in molecular biology and its importance for driving future scientific discoveries.

Field Biosciences
Length Long 20 min

Author

Aleksandra Rzeczyc (Jagiellonian University)

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