Implementation and characterisation of plasma-focused ion beams for volumetric imaging of cryogenically preserved cells and tissues for ultrastructural examination in their native state.
SerialFIB is an adaptable open-source software designed for streamlining, advanced development and automation of cryo-focused ion beam-based cellular preparations for in situ cryo-electron tomography.
Daan B Boltje, Jacob P Hoogenboom ... Sander den Hoedt
Integrating a cryogenic light microscope with a focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope, allows directly targeting of fluorescent structure when preparing a frozen-hydrated lamella, without the need for repositioning or fiducial markers.
Kanika Khanna, Javier Lopez-Garrido ... Elizabeth Villa
In situ cryo-electron tomography unveils the molecular sociology of a developing sporangium in Bacillus subtilis, revealing critical information about cell wall remodeling and membrane migration in bacteria.
Mature myelin sheaths are scaffolded by the anillin-dependent assembly of septin filaments, thereby facilitating rapid nerve conduction in the healthy CNS.
Nicholas R Ader, Patrick C Hoffmann ... Wanda Kukulski
Correlative microscopy and electron cryo-tomography on apoptotic HeLa cells reveal remodeling of outer and inner mitochondrial membranes, Bax cluster ultrastructure and ATP synthase reorganization in ruptured mitochondria.