Ben Gilles

A proud member of Nikon's microscope team in Minnesota

[Ben Gilles @NikonMicroMN]

It’s always fun to work with researchers who are so passionate about great microscopy! The #AXR with Nikon’s specialty objectives is incredibly versatile

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

Introducing the CFI Plan Apochromat Lambda S 60XC Sil (NA 1.3) – our latest silicone immersion objective lens! Silicone oil is evaporation resistant and better matches the refractive index of thick biological specimens. Learn more: https://t.co/yapPLkA8VH

#Microscopy #Imaging

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

Enjoy taking images/videos through the microscope? Now's your chance to show off your scientific marvels and artistic feats! Submissions are open for the #NikonSmallWorld #Microscopy competitions. Last day to enter is April 30th, learn more and enter: https://t.co/4Qx9rYQsPY

[Nikon Small World @NikonSmallWorld]

What is the best way to celebrate #MicroscopyMonday? By entering the #NikonSmallWorld2023 competition, of course! Get your submissions in by April 30th for a chance to win!

https://t.co/bnlmZsweKi

Photo Cred: Dr. Igor Siwanowicz

[Ben Gilles @NikonMicroMN]

Less than 30 days to get your entries in for the @NikonInst #NikonSmallWorld2023 competition. Looking forward to seeing some amazing submissions!

https://t.co/G4VEs6yHLY

[Teledyne Photometrics @Photometrics]

#FOM2023 features a truly incredible system in the @NikonInst demo room, including a #Ti2 #microscope, @CrestOptics #X-Light #spinningdisk and #DeepSIM #superresolution modules, and both a #Kinetix and a #Prime95B 25mm #sCMOS cameras!

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

Introducing the Nikon Resolution Calculator! This interactive tool makes it easy to calculate #Microscopy specifications such as resolution, depth of field, sampling rate, and more for a variety of imaging modes, including point-scanning #Confocal: https://t.co/UB0lF182nr

[Nikon Small World @NikonSmallWorld]

Without further ado, it's time to reveal the winners of the 2022 #NikonSmallWorld competition! Take a look at this year's winning gallery. https://t.co/T53upNHL4x

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

Our CFI Plan Apochromat Lambda D series objective lenses provide unparalleled uniformity across a 25 mm field of view – perfect for quantitative #Imaging. Watch the video to see how this was achieved and visit our website for more information: https://t.co/rGTVXQiYun

#Microscopy

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

New approach to #SuperResolution Expansion #Microscopy #ExM provides 9-fold expansion and uses a chip mold to help simplify the protocol, demonstrated for imaging nuclear pore complexes and clathrin-coated pits: https://t.co/tshAc2v98D

[Ali at Nikon @out_scoping]

Having a disco dance party with my sample for #FluorescenceFriday
Nikon AXR with a 2X objective lens. Party on 🤘🏼

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

Our Plan Apo Lambda D series objectives provide an exceptionally flat field along with wide range chromatic aberration correction. Check out this image of DRG-derived sensory neurons acquired using the Plan Apo Lambda D 60X oil lens by Drs. Paolo Barzaghi and Marco Terenzio.

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

New open positions at Nikon Instruments across the US! Click and see what your future could look like with Nikon: https://t.co/5G2LdRuOsm

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

Announcing the new AX R MP #multiphoton #microscopy system!

The AX R MP features a 22 mm field of view, 2k x 2k resonant scanner, dedicated upright microscope stand options for maximizing space under the objective, and a new tilting objective nosepiece: https://t.co/dyHDENuCWo

[Andy Troy @Andyscopic]

Using live cell imaging and photoactivation on their @NikonInst W1 confocal, the @volodya_gelfand lab found that nurse cells create a flow of cytoplasm between cells, delivering critical cellular machinery to the developing embryo

https://t.co/LLCCxp01Xv

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

We’re excited for the upcoming virtual seminar and in-person imaging workshop featuring the new AX R #confocal #microscopy system at @UWMadison! Click to learn more and register: https://t.co/3LMuqDlseM

[Ben Gilles @NikonMicroMN]

There’s all sorts of cool ways to use a @NikonInst Ti2 microscope!

[GebbieLab @GebbieLab]

At long last, we have exciting news to announce: our surface forces apparatus is now installed! Check out these cool interference fringes! This unique setup enables our group to measure nanoscale forces between surfaces. Stay tuned for exciting work!

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

We are delighted to announce the release of the AX and AX R #confocal #microscopy systems - our 10th generation of confocal. The AX/AX R features improved pixel resolution, a large 25mm field of view, and advanced AI-based capabilities. Click to learn more https://t.co/0lf6OOGXaj

[Ben Gilles @NikonMicroMN]

More great SIM work!

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

Our recent #appnote details work by researchers at @HokkaidoUni using a Nikon N-SIM S #superresolution structured illumination #microscopy #SIM system for localizing histone H3-K27 trimethylation relative to LaminA/C and DNA. Click to check it out. https://t.co/UV26IPb0pH

[Nikon Microscope Solutions @NikonInst]

Did you know that the #resolution performance of a #microscope objective is unrelated to its magnification? Check out our #MicroscopyU article ‘Resolution’ to learn about the various factors influencing the resolution of your microscope system. https://t.co/WayCo4cVtS