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| Illumin8 is the new bi-monthly newsletter from Olympus aimed at people who use microscopes on a day-to-day basis. It combines news and views from key opinion leaders and technical experts as well articles of general interest. Each issue will also feature a competition for a great prize. If you would like to receive a copy of Illumin8 by post or you would like to submit an article please contact us. |
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Illumin8: Issue 15, June 2008
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In this issue:
• It's about time
Circadian rhythm and luminescence
• All the best things come in 3's
Olympus are running three workshop's at this year's
MICROSCIENCE 2008
• Olympus Early Career Scientist Microscopy Award
Introducting an exciting new award - a boost to any career | |
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Illumin8: Issue 14, March 2008
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In this issue:
• Confocal Metrology at the NPL
Surface analysis of advanced materials using CLSM
• Analysis This, That and Everything Else
Modern microscope imaging and analysis solutions
• The Straight Way of Tracking Circuits
Seeing through silicon to the concealed components | |
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Illumin8: Issue 13, December 2008
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In this issue:
• Forensic Trace Evidence: big picture clues from microscopic
particles
Microscopes in forensic action
• The microscope enters the field of forensics
The first forensic microscopy investigation
• Forensics at the cutting edge
Pushing forensics forward | |
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Illumin8: Issue 12, August 2007
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In this issue:
• What Colour is my Cancer?
The Teenage Trust goes from Strength to Strength.
• Preparing for the Future, Today
A look at ambitious plans for Pathology Service provision in Greater
Glasgow and Clyde
• Future Healthcare - are you ready?
A look at the products and services on offer from Olympus | |
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Illumin8: Issue 11, June 2007
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In this issue:
• Advancing Microscopy
A quick look at the things Olympus has done to advance
microscopy.
• Microscope or tool?
Microscopes are being used more and more as parts of larger
instruments.
• In with the new, ...but not out with the old.
Olympus microscopes go on and on and on. | |
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Illumin8: Issue 10, April 2007
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In this issue:
• And you Think You're Stressed!
We look at how Algal species are good marker of environmental
change.
• Carbohydrates are not all
The body heals itself with great precision, but what is involved?
• Finding their Sense of Tumour
An interesting event driven by cancer nurses.
• Upcoming Exhibitions
Olympus are exhibition at a number of exhibitions and
Conferences. | |
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Illumin8: Issue 9, February 2007
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In this issue
• Reaching the LEXT level
How the University of Of Plymouth is benefiting from the Olympus
LEXT.
• A Hidden Gem
We take a look at the Diamond Trading Company and its research
Laboratory.
• Try Olympus
We invite you to try other Olympus Products
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Illumin8: Issue 8, November 2006
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In this issue
• Molecules: The building Blocks of engineers!
We look at advance bio-engineering
• More than just Standard
The NIBSC is more than just the UK's biological standards
establishment.
• Crypto course
We take a look at recent course for cyptosporidium screeners
• One to watch
Olympus microscopes are certainly getting their 15 minutes of
fame | |
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Illumin8: Issue 7, September 2006
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In this issue:
• Stereo Hi Fi
We take a look at the new SZX2 stereo.
• zoom zoom zoom
A new concept in compound fluorescence microscopy - the MVX10
Macroview.
• MICROSCIENCE 2006
A look back at 'The' microscopy exhibition.
• Stereo types
There is more than one type of optical system used for stereo
microscopy. | |
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Illumin8: Issue 6, May 2006
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In this issue:
• Imaging this, Analysing that
Looking at imaging and analysis with examples from bone and
brain research.
• Babraham 1-2-3
Olympus and Babraham come together on three projects to
cover scientists of all ages.
• Heading for the hills
Dr Andy Irving travelled to the EWCBR in Switzerland this year
with help of Olympus.
• Olympus cell*and analySIS software families
Overview of the new life and material science imaging software
programmes available. | |
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Illumin8: Issue 5, March 2006
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In this issue:
• Warts'n'all
Importance of training, QA and high quality microscopes in the
diagnosis of STIs.
• Mysteries of the Blood clot
Professor Brian Ford writes about his early research on
penderocytes.
• Back to Basics
Olympus runs microscopy course at Birmingham City
Hospital with IBMS CPD Points.
• Little Animalcules
A look at the amazing talent of Anthony van Leeuwenhoek. | |
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Illumin8: Issue 4, January 2006
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In this issue:
• Don't destroy it LEXT it
Replace the need for destructive testing such as SEM and contact
profilometery
• The LEXT Roadshow
New metrology microscope hit the road in November
• A Zoom with a comfortable view
Olympus tackled this with new stereo systems. | |
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Illumin8: Issue 3, November 2005
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In this issue:
• Seeing is believing
A closer look at how our visual systems are designed to see in
stereo
• Many heads are better than one
Are multi-header microscopes also useful on a day-to-day basis?
• A microscope for all reasons
We take a look at the three main types - Upright, Inverted and
Stereo | |
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Illumin8: Issue 2, September 2005
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In this issue
• The face that launched a thousand clips
A closer look at the pioneering works of one of the most
accomplished and respected biological film makers
• Resolved: lights, cameras……microscopes
Matching your light source, resolution and digital camera
• Optical personalities
The evolution of the modern microscope | |
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Illumin8: Issue 1, June 2005
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In this issue
• Liquid Based Cytology - a clearer picture
Are the present microscope optics suitable for LBC?
• NAC 2005: A feast for all
A short review of this years NAC conference in York
• Run for your life, it’s the Hairy Haggis!
Raising money for a new facility at Edinburgh University | |
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