An exciting new eBook: AFM in the Life Sciences

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a high-resolution surface analysis technique that enables 3D topographic imaging at the nanoscale and multiparametric characterization of the mechanical properties of materials, soft matter, and biological samples.

Investigating living cells, challenging biological samples, and thick, multilayer tissue samples requires specifically designed instrumentation. BioAFMs are optimized for such samples and enable measurements under near-physiological or controlled environmental conditions. They can also be combined seamlessly with advanced optical microscopy to deliver complementary datasets and correlated measurements, providing new insights into molecular mechanisms and opening the way for new and exciting research applications.

This eBook provides an overview of this technology, practical tips, and a host of other information valuable to both AFM users and those not familiar with the technique who are interested in how it can extend their research capabilities.