Combined X-ray and fluorescence microscope reveals unseen molecular details
(PHYSorg.com Chemistry)

A research team from the University of Göttingen has commissioned a worldwide unique microscope combination at DESY`s X-ray source PETRA III to gain novel insights into biological cells. The team led by Tim Salditt and Sarah Köster describes the combined X-ray and optical fluorescence microscope in the journal Nature Communications. To test the performance of the device installed at DESY`s measuring station P10, the scientists investigated heart muscle cells with their new method.