SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 2, 2025Science Daily

A new microscopy breakthrough is revealing the oceans’ invisible life

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Scientists adapted expansion microscopy to study marine plankton, physically enlarging tiny organisms up to 16 times to reveal their internal structures for the first time. This breakthrough allowed researchers to examine over 200 species and map cellular features across different groups, creating the foundation for a comprehensive atlas of ocean microorganisms.

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