EM Life Science Newsletter

What’s new

Introducing the new Hydra Bio Plasma-FIB

Designed for cryo or resin-embedded samples, the Thermo Scientific Hydra Bio Plasma-FIB addresses millimeter-scale imaging, from tissue to proteins, using the unique Spin Mill Bio Method, array tomography, CLEM, and lamella preparation for cryo-electron tomography.

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Getting started in cryo-EM course

Learn tips and tricks to getting started in single particle cryo-EM—from sample preparation to data collection.

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Customer highlights

Discover how the Tundra Cryo-TEM enables the mission at NYSBC

Edward Eng, PhD, Senior Scientist and Manager at the New York Structural Biology Center, shares how the Thermo Scientific Tundra Cryo-TEM enables the mission of NYSBC and their efforts to increase cryo-EM access and create a sustainable cryo-EM ecosystem.

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Explore how the Glacios 2 Cryo-TEM enables research at the Hospital for Sick Children

John Rubinstein, PhD, describes how the Thermo Scientific Glacios 2 Cryo-TEM was the missing piece to enable his lab to quickly generate many specimens, leading to increased biomedical insight, more publications, and a significant impact on health and disease.

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Exploring the depths of mitochondrial structure with Amira Software

The Hinton Lab is utilizing focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) to go beyond traditional 2D imaging and investigate mitochondrial structure in 3D.

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Educational resources

In case you missed it, the following webinars are now available for on-demand viewing:

Latest software updates

Get the latest software updates to access the newest improvements and features for your electron microscope.

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Smart EPU Software 3.6

Automatic placement of the autofocus area
Smart Selection of grid squares
Support for Falcon C Camera has been implemented

Tomography Software 5.16

Creating Athena folders and workflows
Queued search maps
Improve tracking of multi-shot exposure areas off-axis

Velox Software 3.11 Software

Multi-selection feature for annotations
Introduction of a Digital Micrograph plugin for loading images from an EMD file
Support for Falcon C Camera has been implemented

Maps 3.26.1 Software

TEM: OptiSTEM autofunction automatically restores last known good state
TEM: Added support for TEM 3.17 and TEM 2.17

How to get started with Smart EPU Software (EPU 3.6) with Embedded CryoSPARC Live

Embedded CryoSPARC Live Software seamlessly integrates with Thermo Scientific Smart EPU Software and provide real-time cryo-EM data analysis. In this tutorial. We demonstrate how to prepare and set up for an Embedded CryoSPARC Live session with the latest Smart EPU 3.6 Software.

For users who are using EPU 3.5 Software, here is the tutorial for how to get started with Embedded CryoSPARC Live.

A note from service

Keep up with the latest EM technology with our NanoPorts

Want to stay at the forefront of research? Our NanoPorts offer expert-led workshops or demos that can be performed on your own samples. Find your nearest NanoPort to learn more about the unique instruments and opportunities available.

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RAPID update available

The latest version of our RAPID remote service platform provides faster service and improved system optimization. To upgrade your RAPID service, just follow our online instructions. If you don’t have RAPID, learn more and register today, and our service team will help you.