The First Year

Live Cell Imaging is a microscopy-based technique used to observe and record living cells in real time while they remain alive and functioning. Unlike traditional microscopy methods that often require cells to be fixed (killed and preserved), live cell imaging allows researchers to study dynamic biological processes as they occur.

Why is Live Cell Imaging Important?

It helps scientists understand how cells behave over time, including:

• Cell division (mitosis and meiosis)

• Cell migration and movement

LED Lighting (Light-Emitting Diode Lighting) is a lighting technology that uses semiconductor devices called LEDs to produce light when electricity passes through them.

Key Advantages of LED Lighting

• Energy efficient: Uses significantly less electricity than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs.

• Long lifespan: Often lasts 15,000–50,000 hours or more.

• Low heat output: Produces much less heat than traditional bulbs.